Nigeria Captures US, UK, UN Wanted Terrorists' Leaders
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00:00Leaders of the Nigeria affiliates of Al-Qaeda International Terrorist Group, known as Ansaru and Mahmouda have been captured by men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, AFN, after two months of intelligence-led special operations in northern Nigeria, the West Africa Nation National Security Advisor, Nuhu Rabadu stated this at a press conference with the nation's security chiefs, saying,
00:24the two arrested suspected terrorist leaders have cells across the country where they have been executing various crimes of armed robbery in addition to raise funds for the terrorist activities.
00:35Details of the public announcement as stated by Nuhu Rabadu and made available by the Office of the Spokesperson to the Nigeria President, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday reads verbatim below.
00:47Nigeria dismantles terror groups, Ansaru and Mahmouda, with the capture of their leaders.
00:53Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders of Ansaru and Mahmouda.
01:01At a press briefing on Saturday evening, the National Security Advisor, Malam Nuhu Rabadu, said the two terrorists on the wanted list of Nigeria, the US, UK and UN were captured in an operation which was conducted between May and July 2025.
01:18He said the men were captured in a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation which led to their capture.
01:26Their leaders of Jumatu Ansaru al-Muslimanah Fai Baladis, Sudan, commonly known as Ansaru, Nigeria's Al-Qaeda affiliate.
01:35Rabadu said the two men have been responsible for masterminding many terrorist attacks against Nigeria over the past years.
01:42According to Rabadu, the first is Mahmoud Muhammad Usman, a.k.a. Abu Barah, Abbas, Maktar, the self-styled emir of Ansaru.
01:53He is the coordinator of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria.
01:58He is also the mastermind of several high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance terrorism over the years.
02:05The second is Mahmoud al-Nigeri, a.k.a. Malam Mahmouda, Abu Barah's proclaimed chief of staff and deputy.
02:13He is the leader of the so-called, Mahmouda wa, cell hiding out in and around the Kainji National Park, straddling Niger and Kwara states up to Benin Republic.
02:23Mahmouda trained in Libya between 2013 and 2015 under foreign jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, specializing in weapons handling and IED fabrication.
02:37These two men have been on Nigeria's most wanted list for years.
02:41They jointly spearheaded multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure.
02:48Their operations include the 2022 Kuja prison break, the attack on the Niger uranium facility, the 2013 abduction of French engineer Francis Colombe in Katsina, and the May 1, 2019 kidnapping of Al-Hajji Moussa Umar-Uba, Magajan Garandara.
03:06They were also behind the abduction of the emir of Wawa and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the macro, particularly in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso.
03:17The two men, who are wanted internationally, are currently in custody.
03:22The capture of Abu Barra and Malam Mahmouda, the group's leader and deputy commander, respectively, marks one of the most significant achievements to date in our ongoing effort to rid Nigeria of the threat of terrorism.
03:35The successful decapitation of the leadership of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against ANSARU since its inception.
03:44This strike has effectively dismantled its central command while paving the path for the complete annihilation of the group, Rabadu said.
03:53The ANSARU group was first formed in January 2012 with a public declaration in Kano.
04:00It emerged as a splinter faction from Boko Haram, positioning itself as a humane alternative.
04:05However, its stated aim quickly turned to attacking Nigerian security operatives, civilian communities and government infrastructure.
04:14The group publicly displayed the setting sun logo of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, AQIM, signaling its ideological and operational alignment with global jihadist movements.
04:27Over the years, ANSARU entrenched itself in both urban sleeper cells and forest enclaves across several cities in northern Nigeria and in forest-based enclaves, particularly around Kainji National Park, straddling Niger and Kwara states, as well as the Benin Republic, Rabadu explained.
04:46This briefing is organized to update you on the recent successes recorded by Nigeria in the ongoing efforts to decisively rid our country of terrorist groups.
05:04This press briefing is in line with our continuous resolve to keep the general public abreast with the efforts being undertaken by the Office of the National Security Advisor in conjunction with the services, intelligence agencies and other key stakeholders.
05:31Today, I am glad to inform you that we have successfully concluded a high-risk, intelligence-led, counter-terrorism operation, which led to the capture of the top leadership of Jama'atul Ansarul Muslimina Fibiladis Sudan,
05:58commonly known as ANSARU, Nigeria's al-Qaeda affiliate.
06:07The group was first formed in January 2012 with a public declaration in Kano.
06:15It emerged as a splinter faction from Boko Haram, positioning itself as a humane alternative.
06:26However, its stated aim quickly turned into attacking Nigeria, Nigerian security agencies and operatives, civilian communities and government infrastructure.
06:39The group publicly displayed the setting sun logo of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghrib, signaling its ideological and operational alignment with global Jihadist movements.
06:57Over the years, Ansarul Ansarul, Ansarul, Ansarul, Ansarul, Ansarul, Ansarul entrenched itself in both urban sleeper cells and forest enclaves across several cities in northern Nigeria and in forest-based enclaves,
07:16particularly around Kanji National Park, struggling Nigerian and Kwarasiteis as well as Benep Republic.
07:27The targeted operation, which was conducted between May and July 2025, led to the capture of two top Ansaru leaders who have been responsible for masterminding several terrorist attacks against Nigeria over the past years.
07:48The first is Mahmoud, Muhammad Usman, otherwise known as Abu Barah, Abbas Mokhtari.
08:00The self-styled emir of Ansaru, he is the coordinator of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria.
08:08He is also the mastermind of several high-profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance terrorism over the years.
08:22The second is Mahmoud al-Nijeri, otherwise known as Malam Mahmouda, Abu Barah's proclaimed chief of staff and deputy.
08:33He is the leader of the so-called Mahmoudawa cell hiding out in and around the Cayenji National Park, struggling with Niger and Qara states, up to Benin Republic.
08:49Mahmouda trained in Libya between 2013 and 2015 under the foreign jihadist instructors in Libya, from Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria, specializing in weapons handling and IED fabrication.
09:09These two men have been on Nigeria's most wanted list for the years.
09:19They jointly spearheaded multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure.
09:27Their operators include the 2022 Kuja prism break, the attack on the Nigerian-Nijeri Iranian facility,
09:40the 2013 abduction of French engineer Francis Kolob in Kasena,
09:46the May 1st, the May 1st, 2029, kidnapping of Alaji Musa Uba, Umar Uba, Maga Jenga Rindauda,
09:57and so many other terrorist incidents and attacks.
10:03They were also behind the abduction of the army of Wawa,
10:06and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Maghrib, particularly in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.
10:17The two men who are wanted internationally are currently in our custody.
10:23The capture of Abu Barra and Mala Mahmouda, the group's leaders and deputy commander,
10:35respectively marks one of the most significant achievements to date in our ongoing effort to read Nigeria,
10:42of the threat of terrorism.
10:44The successful decapitation of the leadership of this dangerous franchise
10:50marks the most decisive blow against Ansaru since its inception.
10:59This fight has effectively dismantled its central command
11:03while paving the path for the complete annihilation of this group.
11:09This fight undoubtedly exemplifies Nigeria's advancing counterterrorism capabilities.
11:19The precision operation followed mons of deep surveillance,
11:25human intelligence, and technical tracking,
11:31which demonstrate enhanced sophistication and seamless interagency synergy.
11:37Let me use this opportunity to inform the public that in the course of the operation,
11:43our security forces captured and recovered valuable, actionable intelligence.
11:51These include a catch of materials and digital evidence,
11:57which are all now undergoing forensic analysis.
12:01The findings from the analysis are expected to support our ongoing efforts to exploit this success,
12:09bring them to justice,
12:11and completely annihilate the residual of Ansaru.
12:19Bring them to justice, like I said,
12:21and bring down the networks,
12:23and disrupt their foreign collaborators.
12:25The capture of Abu Barra and Mahmouda signals the beginning of the end of,
12:33or end to impunity for terrorist leaders in Nigeria.
12:38Nigeria will continue to pursue extremists,
12:41with precision, resolve, and unwavering determination.
12:47The fight is far from over, yes,
12:49but the fall of Ansaru leadership represents a decisive step forward.
12:57At this juncture, let me appreciate His Excellency,
13:00President Bola Ahamatinibu,
13:02for its leadership,
13:04for its strategic guidance,
13:06and support to all,
13:08in all ramifications,
13:10which give us the impetus to continue to record successes.
13:14I must also appreciate the dodgedness of the armed forces.
13:18Thank you very much.
13:22And all our intelligence and security agencies.
13:26Thank you so very much, all of you,
13:29who all work tirelessly,
13:34collaboratively,
13:36to achieve this outcome.
13:37Thank you very much.
13:38In conclusion,
13:39I would like to express our sincere gratitude
13:42to the media
13:44for your patriotism
13:46and relentless support
13:49to our drive to stamp out terrorism
13:52from our dear nation.
13:54Finally,
13:54let me reassure the Nigerian public,
13:58our public,
13:59Nigerians,
14:00that we will not relent
14:02in our drive to make Nigeria
14:04safe for all
14:05citizens.
14:07in recognition
14:09that national security
14:11is a shared responsibility.
14:14I urge all law-abiding citizens
14:16to continue to remain vigilant
14:17and volunteer timely information
14:21to security agencies
14:22for your prompt action.
14:25I want to assure you,
14:27Nigeria is in safe hands.
14:29Thank you very much,
14:30and may God bless
14:31the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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