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The Digest:

The Federal Government will today arraign two top commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda-linked network, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, captured in a recent intelligence-led operation, face charges for their roles in a decade-long campaign of violence and kidnappings across Nigeria.

Key Points:
  • Defendants: Mahmud Muhammad Usman (Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (Mahmud al-Nigeri)
  • Charges include aiding terrorism, forming a proscribed group, and coordinating attacks (2013–2015)
  • Arrested in a high-risk operation by Nigerian security agencies between May–July 2025
  • NSA Nuhu Ribadu previously confirmed their capture in August
  • Ansaru is responsible for high-profile kidnappings and attacks in Nigeria
  • Case filed as FHC/ABJ/CR/464/2025 before Justice Emeka Nwite
This trial marks a critical step in Nigeria’s efforts to hold terrorist leaders accountable and dismantle extremist networks.

Sources: Daily Trust