The Federal Government has filed charges against two men identified as leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group, Abu Baraa, the Amir, and Mahmuda, the deputy Amir, the gunmen behind several kidnap, Kuje prison attack in Abuja, and other jailbreaks as well as others across the country.
Suit against both Ansaru leaders was said to have been filed before the court by the apex government through the Department of State Services (DSS), weeks after their arrest in the country.
It was learnt on Friday that multiple charges were filed against the two arrested commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group.
The source said the suspects, who were recently apprehended in a covert operation, are facing terrorism-related charges under Nigeria’s anti-terrorism laws.
The sources explained that the charges border on leadership of terrorist organisation, financing of terrorism, recruitment, and coordinating violent attacks in Nigeria.
According to the sources, the DSS has expedited investigations to ensure speedy prosecution in line with the directive of its Director-General, who emphasised professionalism, justice, and the protection of human rights in handling terrorism cases.
He added that the arraignment of the suspects before the Federal High Court, Abuja, is expected in the coming days.
