The Federal Government has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of school children and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The defendants, Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (Abu Itisar), face a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement, and illegal mining.
According to court documents, the suspects, all from Suleja LGA of Niger State, allegedly conspired with three others between January and May 2026 to carry out the kidnappings. They are also accused of aiding the crime and withholding critical information about the masterminds.
Prosecutors further allege that the trio professed membership of Darul Salam, said to be linked to the banned terrorist group Ansaru. Umar, the first defendant, is additionally accused of training and inciting individuals to commit acts of terrorism through a WhatsApp group.
In a separate charge, Umar is alleged to have engaged in illegal gold mining activities in Suleja between 2024 and 2026.
A security source said the suspects are expected to appear in court next week following the conclusion of investigations, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend and prosecute other individuals connected to the case.
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