Why We Won’t Reveal Sponsors of Terrorism in Nigeria – FG
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has revealed why the Federal Government will not list the names of those sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria.
Daily Trust reports that the Attorney-General disclosed this in a statement through his Media Aide, Umar Gwandu while addressing Journalists at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Abubakar Malami said the suspects can only be guilty when proven by the court and as such, their constitutional rights should be protected. Information Guide Nigeria
As reported by Daily Trust, Malami said base on proper evidence, suspects must be taken to court where their identity will be disclosed.
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He emphasized, “Trials are judicial process and not about media sensations. Naming and shaming, in the Nigerian context, must be rooted in constitutionalism.” Jamb Results
“We must strike a balance between constitutional presumption of innocence and evidential proof of reasonable ground for suspicion in making disclosures associated with terrorism funding and financing“.
“One thing I can tell you for sure is that whatever we do in terms of detention and arrest is indeed backed-up by judicial processes“.
While he assured the public that the government has embarked on an aggressive investigation which is yielding a positive result, He added that prosecution of the cases has been delayed due to court vacation, Judiciary Staff Union’s strike andCOVID-19 lockdown.
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