The Federal Government has allocated ₦1.371 billion in the 2026 Appropriation Act to support the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, including those linked to Boko Haram, under the Federal Ministry of Justice.
The provision marks a sharp increase from the ₦530 million approved for the same purpose in 2025, representing a 159 per cent rise as authorities intensify legal efforts to tackle terrorism.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget into law, with ₦5.41 trillion—about 7.9 per cent—earmarked for defence and security.
Budget documents show that the 2026 allocation is specifically classified under “Boko Haram, Terrorism and Related Cases,” reflecting a more targeted approach compared to the broader 2025 designation.
The ₦1.371 billion vote accounts for about 14.1 per cent of the Ministry of Justice headquarters’ ₦9.725 billion capital expenditure, up from 7.9 per cent recorded the previous year.
Overall, the ministry’s budget rose to ₦23.685 billion in 2026, up from ₦19.861 billion in 2025. The breakdown includes ₦3.461 billion for personnel, ₦10.5 billion for overhead costs, and ₦9.725 billion for capital projects.
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, emphasised the importance of strengthening the judicial response to insecurity, noting that terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping continue to threaten national stability.
Recent data from ongoing mass trials indicate progress in the prosecution process, with 386 convictions secured out of 508 terrorism-related cases handled between April 7 and 10, 2026. Additional hearings are scheduled for June 15 to 18 as the government continues efforts to enhance accountability and dismantle terror networks through the justice system.