Three individuals have been sentenced to death for terrorism after being arrested on June 13, 2025, by the Department of State Services Counter-Terrorism Unit. They were accused of involvement in cross-border crimes, arms trafficking, and terrorism.

A court in Delta has sentenced Akpobor Erhianor and Tibra Cornelius to death for their involvement in armed robberies and murder. They were the 2nd and 3rd defendants in a case against them and two others, Edafe Adu and Oghenewegba Cadeton, related to a series of violent crimes in the state, as per charge No. EHC/19C/2023.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has designated nine individuals and entities as allegedly financing terrorism, according to Legit.ng. This announcement comes alongside the sentencing of 13 suspects for assaulting environmental officials in Lagos. The government's actions highlight ongoing concerns regarding terrorism financing in the country.

The Ondo State High Court in Akure has sentenced three men, Uche Onu, Ekene Okorie, and Celestine Eze, to death by hanging for armed robbery. This ruling is based on violations of Section 6 (b) of the Armed Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap R11, Vol 14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

The Nigerian security forces have arrested over 17,000 suspected terrorists from 2023 to 2025, with around 2,000 tried and approximately 700 convicted. In the first half of 2026, the Federal Government secured 865 convictions under its mass trial programme. Records indicate that 11,623 suspected terrorists were apprehended during various operations.

The United States has designated a Nigerian national and three companies in Nigeria as alleged financial facilitators for the terrorist group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. This action is part of a broader initiative that targets three individuals and six entities accused of facilitating the movement of funds for terrorist activities.