Investigation into 1450 suspected terrorists completed but prosecution difficult – JIC laments

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The Joint Investigation Centre (JIC) has announced the conclusion of investigations into 1,450 individuals suspected of involvement in terrorism, paving the way for their trials to begin.

However, the Centre raised concerns that delays in prosecuting the suspects are hindering its overall efforts.

This was revealed by the Acting Commander of the JIC, Colonel AU Ahmed, who was represented by Captain Olugbenga Adeniyi during a media briefing on the Centre’s operations.

According to Col. Ahmed, the 1,450 individuals are part of a larger group of 1,877 terror suspects undergoing investigation at the Centre for their roles in insurgent activities.

He explained that after completing investigations, the individuals are classified into three categories.
“The Complex Casework Group (CCG) reviews the investigation reports and provides legal guidance. Based on the findings, detainees are categorized as follows: those recommended for prosecution, those suitable for rehabilitation, and those cleared for reintegration,” he said.

Those facing prosecution are transferred to the Giwa Project facility in Kainji. Suspects deemed eligible for rehabilitation are sent to Operation SAFE CORRIDOR, while those approved for reintegration are handed over to the Borno State Government.

Col. Ahmed pointed out several challenges facing the Centre, particularly the difficulty in locating and securing witnesses, which hampers investigative efforts.
“Our investigators often cannot access the locations where arrests were made or where crimes occurred. In addition, many witnesses are unwilling to come forward and testify,” he noted.

He emphasized that the delay in bringing suspects to trial, even after investigations have been concluded, remains a major setback.

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Meanwhile, the Borno State Government continues its program to reintegrate former militants. The most recent group of 230 rehabilitated individuals completed the process just last month.

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