The verdict was met by a roar of applause and chants in solidarity with Ms Fincancı at Istanbul’s high-security Çağlayan courthouse.
They were suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated bio-weapon attack, prosecutors said.
There has been tension in Ebonyi following a sit-at-home order by a faction of IPOB led by Simon Ekpa.
The incident was first reported by resident witnesses who said that the attackers had injured and shot the chief imam and one other worshipper during prayers.
“There is still heavy gunfire inside the hotel, and we hear explosions from time to time.”
Key members of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Shura Council, Ali Kwaya and Bukar Mainoka were among those neutralised.
The APC presidential candidate pledged to build on the achievements of Mr Buhari.
UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says the growth of terrorism is a major threat to international peace and security, felt most in Africa.
“Security is a collaborative effort and should not be left in the hands of the law enforcement agents alone,” stated the education minister.
Mr Babafemi also argued that the drug fuels crimes, insurgency and terrorism across the country.
