Ansaru
Coverage of Ansaru in the Nexus archive.
- SSS re-arraigns two jailed Ansaru leaders, three life-sentence terrorism convicts linked to Oyo school abduction
The SSS re-arraigned two jailed Ansaru leaders and three terrorism convicts with life sentences over the Oyo school abduction. The SSS expressed dissatisfaction with the previous life sentences imposed on them in separate terrorism cases.
- Nigerian Terror Group Ansaru Chiefs Get Life Sentences
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Ansaru leader Mahmud Muhammed Usman and deputy Abubakar Abba to life imprisonment for terrorism, kidnapping, illegal mining, and other charges. Usman admitted to illegally mining precious minerals, a key part of the group's funding model.
- Nigeria: State Security Services Wants Death Sentence for Ansaru Commanders
Nigeria's State Security Services is seeking a death sentence for Ansaru commanders responsible for the beheading of two Oriire teachers. The service argues that life sentences would not serve justice for the victims.
- ANALYSIS: SSS’ push for death sentence for Ansaru commanders reveals Nigeria’s death penalty dilemma
The SSS is advocating for the death penalty for Ansaru commanders responsible for beheading two Oriire teachers, highlighting Nigeria's ongoing debate over capital punishment for terrorism-related crimes. The push challenges the adequacy of life sentences in delivering justice for the victims.
- Nigeria: Captured 'Ansaru Leaders' Make U-Turn, Plead Guilty to 32 Terrorism Charges
Two Ansaru leaders pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges, including terrorism, terrorism financing, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, and fabricating improvised explosive devices. The charges cover a range of offenses linked to terrorism and criminal activities.
- SSS vows to appeal life sentences on two terrorist commanders, seeks death penalty
The SSS has vowed to appeal the life sentences given to two Ansaru commanders, deeming the punishment too lenient for their alleged crimes and seeking the death penalty instead.
- Nigeria: Court Jails Two Ansaru Commanders for Life Over Terrorism
A Nigerian court sentenced two Ansaru commanders to life imprisonment for terrorism. The commanders changed their pleas before the judge delivered the verdict.
- BREAKING: Court jails two Ansaru commanders for life over terrorism
Two commanders from the Ansaru group were convicted of terrorism and sentenced to life imprisonment. They changed their pleas before the verdict was handed down.
- Nigeria: Breaking - Captured 'Ansaru Leaders' Make U-Turn, Plead Guilty to 32 Terrorism Charges
Captured 'Ansaru Leaders' pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism charges. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu announced their arrest in August 2025.
- Captured suspected Ansaru commander considers changing not-guilty plea in terrorism trial
A suspected Ansaru commander is considering changing their not-guilty plea in a terrorism trial. The co-defendant in the case has already pleaded guilty to one of the charges filed against them.