The Legal Aid Council says it has so far provided legal services to 2,500 suspected terrorists across the country.
Its Director General (D-G) Mr Bagudu Aliyu, said that the gesture, which was in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Attorney General of the Federation.
Aliyu said it was in line with global best practices of ensuring justice for all.
According to him, the exercise is geared towards protecting the fundamental human rights of all Nigerians as emphasised under the renewed agenda of President Bola Tinubu.
The D-G, who spoke through the Director, Civil Litigation, Mr Dauda Hassan, at Kainji on Tuesday, said a team of more than 15 lawyers was on ground to carry out the deliberate national assignment.
“The suspected terrorists are interviewed patiently by the council’s lawyers, who subsequently provide the needed legal services in court for them.
“This exercise is a continuous one rendered by the council that aims at decongesting the prisons.
“The council has provided legal representation to more than 2,500 suspected terrorists so far, with some of them being discharged to “Operation Safe Corridor” at Gombe.
“”That is where they will be processed for final deradicalisation and absorption into the society.
“The Legal Aid Council and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, are also following up to make sure those discharged and still in custody are released to Gombe,” Aliyu said.
The D-G commended the government for embarking on this all-important exercise for the promotion of human rights of its citizens. (NAN)
