Two Ansaru commanders received life imprisonment in Abuja on 20 July 2026 after pleading guilty to a 32-count terrorism indictment, including illegal mining and kidnapping for ransom.
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Key Facts
—Verdict. A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Ansaru leader Mahmud Muhammed Usman and deputy Abubakar Abba to life imprisonment on 20 July 2026.
—Charges. The 32-count indictment covered terrorism, kidnapping for ransom, illegal mining, IED fabrication, and foreign terrorist training.
—Funding model. Usman admitted mining precious minerals illegally, with proceeds channelled directly into arms procurement and terrorist operations.
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