The Minister for Information, Lai Muhammamed has declared that 400 suspected financiers of terrorists will face prosecution.
The Minister said that federal government has completed arrangements to prosecute 400 suspects arrested for allegedly funding terrorism in the country.
Lai Mohammed disclosed this on Tuesday during a press conference in Lagos.
He also reiterated the commitment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in tackling the menace of insurgency, banditry and other security threats across the country.
According to him, “The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has announced that the Federal Government is set to prosecute 400 suspects arrested for allegedly funding terrorism.
“This is unprecedented and it’s a testament to the government’s determination to decisively tackle terrorism and other violent crimes.”
The Minister also appealed to Nigerians to support security agencies, who face the added task of having to watch their backs while working to protect others.
Mohammed also described attacks on security formations as a declaration of war against the country, condemning the assault on security operatives.
“While the government continues with these efforts to restore peace and security continues, I want to appeal to all of us to play our part in lowering the palpable tension in the polity as a result of the security challenges. The first step is to tone down the rhetoric,” Lai Muhammed stated.
