The Federal Government has arraigned three men before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 10-count charge linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers from a school in Oriire Local Government Area, Oyo State.
The defendants – Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani – face allegations of terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement, and illegal mining.
Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Musa, alias Yunusa bin Musa; and Sani, alias Abu Itisar, are all residents of Suleja Local Government Area in Niger State.
According to the prosecution, the trio conspired with Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed, and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May 2026 to commit the offences. The alleged conspiracy contravenes Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
Furthermore, the defendants are accused of aiding the kidnap and wilfully concealing intelligence regarding the identities and activities of the principal masterminds, despite having prior knowledge of the plot. Friday’s proceedings marked the formal commencement of the legal process against the suspects.
