The Federal Government has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The suspects, identified as Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani, were brought before the court on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement and illegal mining.
According to the prosecution, the defendants allegedly conspired with other individuals to carry out the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State between January and May 2026.
The Federal Government further accused the suspects of providing support to the kidnapping operation and concealing information relating to the identities and activities of those behind the attack.
One of the defendants was also accused of promoting terrorist activities, providing training and instructions to members of a terrorist group, and using online platforms to incite acts of terrorism.
The prosecution alleged that the suspects are linked to Darul Salam, a group said to have affiliations with the proscribed terrorist organisation Ansaru.
The charges come days after the successful rescue of the abducted pupils and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 56 days in captivity following a coordinated operation involving multiple security agencies.
The case has been adjourned for further proceedings as the Federal Government continues its prosecution of the defendants.
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