UK, Nigeria agree to judicial trial for terrorism suspects

Nigeria and the United Kingdom (UK) reached a joint agreement to ensure that the judicial process is followed in dealing with those arrested in connection with various forms of terrorism in Nigeria.

This is one of the agreements reached when President Muhammadu Buhari and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, met on the sidelines of the ongoing Global Education summit in London.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, the special adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Britain also assured Nigeria of its willingness to lend a helping hand to Nigerians in its war against terrorism.

Adesina’s statement reads: “President Buhari and Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain Thursday (yesterday), appraised the war against different forms of terrorism in Nigeria, and agreed that the judicial process is allowed to run its course.

“Holding bilateral talks at the sidelines of the Global Education Summit in London, the two leaders said it was important that the judicial process runs without interference, no matter who was involved.

“President Buhari also reviewed the security situation in the different regions of the country. He also briefed the Prime Minister on Nigeria’s power needs and efforts being made, as well as the initiatives geared at achieving food security.”

In his response, Johnson said: “We are available to help”.

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