Captured Ansaru leaders in Nigeria reverse course, plead guilty to 32 terrorism charges
Leaders of the captured Ansaru militant group in Nigeria reversed their earlier stance in court and pleaded guilty to 32 terrorism-related charges. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu had announced the defendants' arrest in August 2025.
Leaders of the captured Ansaru militant group in Nigeria reversed their earlier plea in court and admitted guilt on 32 terrorism-related charges. The defendants were captured in an operation last year.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu had previously announced the defendants' arrest in August 2025. The charges include serious allegations such as membership in a terrorist organization and involvement in attacks.
Security officials said the guilty pleas are being viewed as a sign of the effectiveness of security operations in northern Nigeria. The next stage of the case is expected to focus on sentencing.
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