FG arraigns three suspects over kidnapping of
Three suspects have been arraigned in an Abuja court on charges of terrorism and kidnapping related to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The defendants are allegedly linked to the proscribed terrorist group Darul Salam.
Why it matters
This case reflects ongoing security challenges in Nigeria regarding kidnapping and the influence of extremist groups on local stability.
Three suspects over kidnapping of Oyo pupils, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday arraigned three men allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The defendants—Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (also known as Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (also known as Abu Itisar)—were charged before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement, and illegal mining.
According to the charge sheet, the defendants, all from Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, allegedly conspired with Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed, and Ibrahim Khabab between January and May 2026 to kidnap schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, contrary to Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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