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Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by InfoGuru118(op): 2:40pm On Sep 11, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced Mahmud Usman, a top commander of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru, to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of illegal mining used to finance terrorism and kidnapping activities.

Justice Emeka Nwite, who delivered the judgment, ordered that Usman remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending trial on 31 other terrorism-related charges filed against him. The judge fixed October 21 for the continuation of his trial.

Usman and an associate, Abubakar Abba, are facing a 32-count charge accusing them of committing terrorist acts in 2022, including an attack on the Nigerian Army’s Wawa Cantonment in Kainji, Niger State, which resulted in mass casualties. They were also accused of undergoing weapons training, fabricating improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and receiving tactical training from a terrorist organization in Mali.

The DSS alleges that the defendants masterminded the July 2022 Kuje prison attack, which freed over 600 inmates, and were involved in plans to attack a uranium facility in Niger State. Other accusations include the 2013 kidnapping of French engineer Francis Collomp, the 2019 abduction of Alhaji Musa Umar Uba, Magajin Garin Daura, and several armed robberies.

National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu recently confirmed their arrest, describing Usman as the “self-styled Emir of Ansaru” and coordinator of terrorist sleeper cells nationwide. He said Usman’s associate, Mamuda, acted as his “chief of staff,” leading the “Mahmudawa” terror cell operating around Kainji National Park.

Ansaru, which split from Boko Haram in January 2012, is known for high-profile kidnappings and attacks across Nigeria.

https://news360ng.com/breaking-court-sentence-ansaru-leader-to-15-years-imprisonment-over-terrorism/

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by prothrombin(m): 2:52pm On Sep 11, 2025

15 years? Why was he not sentenced to death for the heinous crime he has committed?

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by AK481(m): 2:52pm On Sep 11, 2025

Only 15 years ?

This country is a zoo , some people are lion , some are goat and antelope

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by PigTormentor: 2:55pm On Sep 11, 2025*

AK481:
Only 15 years ?

This country is a zoo , some people are lion , some are goat and antelope

Coming from the same people who think that the govt should release Kanu.. the level of hypocrisy is astonishing grin

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Oladikpo1975: 2:55pm On Sep 11, 2025

I hope the Nigerian judiciary finds the courage to continue on this path. More of such terrorists should be placed where they should be. I also think that such extreme criminals should be held in military facilities so they don't recruit members into their sect or cause prison brake.
Many thanks to the Judge.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Ironfaceman(m): 2:56pm On Sep 11, 2025

This is good news to the ear. Nothing like repenting.

But firing squad would have being better.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by unitysheart(m): 2:56pm On Sep 11, 2025*

AK481:
Only 15 years ?

This country is a zoo , some people are lion , some are goat and antelope

15 years on only one count out of 32. Let's wait and see.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Kaa4(m): 2:56pm On Sep 11, 2025

Why is the picture of the felon not here? Is it not true that there was a conviction? Can a felon insist to the state that his picture should not be publicised?

Will there be parole for him in Nigeria (I know we don't do parole, but official guys have ways of doing it)? Will there be a jailbreak if parole does not work? Why are they not mentioning their sponsors?
So many questions to ask? But can I get answers on this forum?

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by tosine90(m): 2:57pm On Sep 11, 2025

15 years in jail is too small for a confirm terrorists that has caused the death of countless lives and destroy people's property. He should be sentence to death ASAP. Anything apart from this is injustice. How will those who were killed get justices now. Aswear this country is a zoo.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by muyico(m): 2:58pm On Sep 11, 2025

he will spend 7years and half, and cont. his terrorism act

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by YeyeGbami: 3:00pm On Sep 11, 2025

PigTormentor:
Coming from the same people who thinks that the govt should release Kanu.. the level of hypocrisy is astonishing

Hahahahahahahahahahagahahhagahaha

gaslighting 101

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Mathewrichard99: 3:01pm On Sep 11, 2025

15 Years is damn too short if you compare to the weight. Of the crime committed.. However, this is just the beginning and the 15 years is based on a single case while the rest will commence at the end of the month..... He should be getting at least 50 to 90 years more and should run concurrently....

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by tommy589(m): 3:03pm On Sep 11, 2025

15 years and still awaiting trial on 31 extra charges. He can't escape the hangman noose

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by mikeapollo: 3:04pm On Sep 11, 2025

InfoGuru118:
https://news360ng.com/breaking-court-sentence-ansaru-leader-to-15-years-imprisonment-over-terrorism/

So why has the FGN refused to call these people terrorists, but rather calling them bandits instead?

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Toscarel: 3:05pm On Sep 11, 2025

DEath sentence is a suitable punishment which one be 15 yrs

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by guass(m): 3:05pm On Sep 11, 2025

This is why I love Western World. Terrorists are non-state actors and have no place in the society. Do u know how many people those monsters have decimated? Terrorists are killed, they are not sentenced.
Do you know how many widow, widower and orphans those monsters have created.
KIDNAPPERS ARE GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE WHILE TERRORISTS ARE GIVEN 15 YEARS.
KIDNAPPING IS ONE PERCENT OF TERRORISM.
WHILE
KIDNAPPERS ARE GIVEN LIFE JAIL
TERRORISTS SHOULD DIE BY HANGING.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Ashirioluwa: 3:08pm On Sep 11, 2025

Nigerian government are using kid gloves to fight terrorists.

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by jojo1415: 3:10pm On Sep 11, 2025

Nice job by our federal Court...pls hasten the other charges,let's move to the next stage.

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by HydraFeeds(m): 3:11pm On Sep 11, 2025

Nonsense,it should be life imprisonment
,who's the judge ?

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by selleniza: 3:11pm On Sep 11, 2025

Meanwhile the politicians sponsoring terrorism are left lone

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by ezigr8(m): 3:13pm On Sep 11, 2025

Just read and understand instead of rushing to comment. 15 years for one count of offense out of 32 count

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by jahsharon: 3:15pm On Sep 11, 2025

Terrorism penalty should be death sentence, anything short is nonsensical nonsense. You cannot kill or plan the killing of multiple innocent people and then continue to live

Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by iLegendd(m): 3:16pm On Sep 11, 2025

Three years later, there will be jailbreak and he'll be out to continue. The government and court know what they're doing and they're fully supporting him, indirectly.

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Re: Court Sentence Ansaru Commander To 15 Years Imprisonment Over Terrorism by Omenlon: 3:16pm On Sep 11, 2025

AK481:
Only 15 years ?

This country is a zoo , some people are lion , some are goat and antelope

why is reading a big problem of our youths these days. 15 year jail term is for one of the charges he admitted to, waiting for other 32 to be concluded.

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