Ansaru
Tracked across 2 events · 19 articles · First seen Feb 16, 2026 · Last active Mar 17, 2026
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Ansaru is a proscribed terrorist organization, described as a breakaway faction of Boko Haram. Its commanders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, are on trial for terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, and illegal mining activities across Nigeria.
Mar 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Ansaru, a Boko Haram faction, is noted for carrying out attacks in Nigeria===Ondo State and surrounding regions. This event, while not directly attributed to Ansaru, is part of the broader effort to combat such groups.
Feb 16, 2026 · 12 articles
Abubakar Abba
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Abubakar Abba is identified as a commander of the Ansaru terror group.
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