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Ansaru Leaders Face 32 Terrorism Charges in Abuja

9/11/2025

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The Federal Government will arraign Ansaru leaders Mahmud Muhammed Usman (Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (Mahmud Al-Nigeri) in Abuja today.
They face a 32-count terrorism charge filed on September 4, 2025, including aiding terrorism and weapons training.
The duo allegedly conspired to form the banned group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena Fii Bilaadis Sudan.
They were captured during a high-risk operation by Nigerian security agencies between May and July 2025.
Ansaru is linked to high-profile kidnappings and attacks in Nigeria.

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The Federal Government will arraign Ansaru leaders Mahmud Muhammed Usman (Abu Bara’a) and Abubakar Abba (Mahmud Al-Nigeri) in Abuja today.
They face a 32-count terrorism charge filed on September 4, 2025, including aiding terrorism and weapons training.
The duo allegedly conspired to form the banned group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimeena Fii Bilaadis Sudan.
They were captured during a high-risk operation by Nigerian security agencies between May and July 2025.
Ansaru is linked to high-profile kidnappings and attacks in Nigeria.