The Attorney General of the Federation and Minster of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi has urged the judiciary to expedite hearings in cases involving terrorism, human trafficking, kidnapping and other violent crimes.
fagbemi made the appeal on Monday in Abuja during the ceremony marking the commencement of the Court of Appeal 2025/2026 Legal Year.
He said that all hands must be on deck to tackle the country’s insecurity challenges, calling on judges to support the government by fast-tracking the trial of terrorists.
Meanwhile, the event was also attended by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who promised improved accommodation for judges to allow them discharge their duties without distractions associated with poor living conditions.
