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Ansaru terrorist group trial in Nigeria

Overview

A Federal High Court in Abuja is conducting a trial for five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group following a May 15 attack in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident involved the abduction of approximately 46 pupils and teachers, resulting in the deaths of two teachers.

During the proceedings, witnesses testified to the harsh conditions endured by the captives during a 56-day ordeal. Testimony from a Department of State Services operative indicated that the group, which allegedly received support from Al-Qaeda, planned the operation to pressure the Nigerian government into releasing 30 detained members and leaders. One defendant, Mahmud Muhammad, was identified by prosecution as a founding member of Boko Haram who previously served as its head of security and intelligence before establishing Ansaru.

Entities

Oyo State · Federal High Court · Department of State Services · Ansaru · Salim Ibrahim

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Ansaru terror group used Al-Qaeda support for Oyo kidnappings, court hears

    A DSS operative testified in an Abuja court that the Ansaru terror group, supported by Al-Qaeda, kidnapped victims in Oyo State to demand the release of 30 detained group members.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 18 sources
    Ansaru suspects face trial for Oyo school abduction and killings

    Five suspected Ansaru terrorists pleaded not guilty in Abuja to charges involving the May 15 abduction of 46 students and teachers in Oyo State, Nigeria, during which two victims were killed.

Sources

ait.live · arise.tv · blueprint.ng · businessday.ng · dailytrust.com · gwg.ng · lindaikejisblog.com · naijanews.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · news.az · newscentral.africa · newtelegraphng.com · nigeriancurrent.com · premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · statepress.ng · thenicheng.com · thenigerialawyer.com · thisdaylive.com · tribuneonlineng.com