The Effective Prosecution of the Crime of Terrorism and Terrorism Related Offences in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects

The courts play a crucial role in the fight against terrorism and financing. Terrorists when arrested are usually brought before court of law to determine their guilt or innocence, pursuant section 36 (5), Constitution Federal Republic Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). provides that every person who is charged with criminal offence shall be presumed innocent until he proved guilty. Terrorism (Prevention Prohibition) Act, 2022, created offences, but is, silent on mode prosecution. Against this backdrop constitutional safeguard prosecuting suspects within confines rule law. paper seeks unravel challenges effective prosecution cases legal provisions aid accelerated such cases. Why there low rate Nigeria? author therefore argues it huge task light prosecutorial duties various aspects terrorism, financing related offences as money laundering complex society Nigeria. possibility trial terrorist International Criminal Court examined because extra territorial nature offences. maintains guiding regulations should assist prosecutor