August 18, 2025 • 14 mins
Nigeria Captures US, UK, UN Wanted Terrorists' Leaders
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Leaders of the Nigeria affiliates of al Qaeda international terrorist
group known as Anseru and Marmuda 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 African Nation National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stated this
(00:20):
at a press conference with the nation security chiefs, saying
the two arrested suspected terrorists 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.
Details of the public announcement are stated by Nuhu Ribadu
and made available by the Office of the Spokesperson to
(00:42):
the Nigeria President, bao on Anuga on Saturday, reads verbatim below,
Nigeria dismantles terror groups Anseru and Marmuda with the capture
of their leaders. Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in
the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders
of Anasseru and Marmuda. At a press briefing on Saturday evening,
(01:04):
the National Security Advisor, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said the two
terrorists on the wanted list of Nigeria. The us UK
and Yuen were captured in an operation which was conducted
between May and July twenty twenty five. He said the
men were captured in a high risk intelligence led counter
terrorism operation which led to their capture their leaders of
(01:27):
Jamatu Anseral Maslimana five Bladist Sudan, commonly known as Anseru,
Nigeria's Al Qaeda affiliate. Rubadu said the two men have
been responsible for masterminding many terrorist attacks against Nigeria over
the past years. According to Ribadu, the first is Mahmud
Mohammad Osman aka Abu barah ABIs Maktar, the self styled
(01:51):
Emir of Anseru. He is the coordinator of various terrorist
sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also the mastermind of
several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance
terrorism over the years. The second is Mahmoud al Nigeri
aka Malam Mammuda, Abu Bara's proclaimed chief of staff and deputy.
(02:13):
He is the leader of the so called Marmudwa cell,
hiding out in and around the Kiji National Park straddling
Niger and Quarra States up to Benin Republic. Mamuda trained
in Libya between twenty thirteen and twenty fifteen under foreign
jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons
(02:34):
handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on
Nigeria's most wanted list for years. They jointly spearheaded multiple
attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their operations
include the twenty twenty two Coujay prison break, the attack
on the Niger Uranium facility, the twenty thirteen abduction of
(02:57):
French engineer Francis Colomb in Katsina, and the May first,
twenty nineteen kidnapping of al Haji Musa Umar uber magajin Garrandara.
They were also behind the abduction of the Emir of Wawar,
and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Makreb,
particularly in Mali, Niger and Bukina Fasso. The two men
(03:18):
who are wanted internationally are currently in custody. The capture
of Abu Bara and Malam Mammuda, 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. The successful decapitation of the leadership
of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against
(03:42):
a n s a r U since its inception. This
strike has effectively dismantled its central command while paving the
path for the complete annihilation of the group, Rubadu said.
The Anseru group was first formed in January twenty twelve
with a public declaration in Karno. It emerged as a
splinter faction from Boco Harum, positioning itself as a humane alternative. However,
(04:07):
its stated aim quickly turned to attacking Nigerian security operatives,
civilian communities, and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the
setting Sun logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic magrab Aqim,
signaling its ideological and operational alignment with global jihadist movements.
(04:28):
Over 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 Kiji National Park
straddling Niger and Quira States, as well as the Benin Republic.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Ribadu explained, this briefin is organized to update you on
the recent successes recorded by the Nijir by Najira in
the ongoing air force to decid I safely read our
country of terrorist groups. This press briefing is aligned with
(05:10):
our continuous resolve to keep the general public abbressed with
the efforts being undertaken by the Office of the National
Security Advisor in conjunction with the services, intelligence agencies and
other key stakeholders. Today, I'm glad to inform you that
(05:37):
we have successfully concluded a high risks intelligence led counter
terrorism operation which led to the capture of the top
leadership of Jamaatul and Sarul Muslimina Fibiladis Sudan, commonly known
(06:00):
as Alsaru, Nigeria's Al Qaida affiliate. The group was first
from in January twenty twelve with a public declaration in Canoe.
It emerged as a splinter faction from Bokoharam, position itself
(06:23):
as a humane alternative. However, it states in quickly turned
into attacking Nigeria, Nigera security agencies and operatives, civilian communities,
and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the setting San
(06:45):
logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic Magrip, signaling its
ideological and operational alignment with global Jiadi's movements over the years,
and SARU entrench itself in both urban sleeper cells on
(07:07):
forest enclaves, accrossed several cities in northern Nigeria and in
forest based enclaves, particularly around Kaienji National Park, struggling Niger
and Quara States as well as Beny Republic. The targeted operation,
(07:29):
which was conducted between May and July twenty twenty five,
led to the capture of two top and SARU leaders
who have been responsible for master minding several terrorist attacks
against Nigeria over the past years. The first is Muhammud
(07:51):
Muhammad Usman otherwise known as Abu barah a bas Mouktari,
the self style Ama of Ansaru. He is the coordinator
of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also
the mastermind of several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies
(08:18):
used to finance terrorism over the years. The second is
Mahmud Arni Jeri otherwise known as Malam Mahmuda, Abu Bara's
proclaimed chief of staff and deputy. He is the leader
of the so called Mahmudawa sell hiding out in and
(08:41):
around the Kayanji National Park, struggling Niger and Quara States
up to Bene Republic. Mahmuda train in Libya between twenty
thirteen and twenty fifteen under the Foreign jiadis instructors in
Libya a from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons
(09:06):
handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on
Nagera's Most Wanted least for the years. They jointly spearheaded
multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their
(09:29):
operators include the twenty twenty two Kuja prison break, the
attack on the Nigeria Nigeri Iranian facility, the twenty thirteen
abduction of French engineer Francis Colab in Casino, the May first,
twenty twenty nine kidnapping of Alagi Musa Uber Umar Uber
(09:55):
Nagaginger in Dora, and so many other characterorists incidents and attacks.
They were also behind the abduction of the Emmy of Wawa,
and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Magrid,
particularly in Mali, Nijer and Bakinafaso. The two men who
(10:19):
are wanted internationally are currently in our custody. The capture
of Abu barah A Mala Mamuda, the group's leaders and
deputy commander, respectively, marked one of the most significant achievements
(10:39):
to date in our ongoing effort to read Nigeria of
the threat of terrorism. The successful decapitation of the leadership
of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against ANSARU.
Since this inception, this flight has effectively dismantled its central
(11:03):
command while paving the path for the complete annihilation of
this group. This feit undoubtedly exemplifies Nigeria's advancing counter terrorism capabilities.
The Precision operation follow amounts of deep surveillance, human intelligence
(11:27):
and technical tracking which demonstrate enhance sophistication and seamless interurgency synergy.
Let me use this opportunity to inform the public that
in the course of the operation, our security forces captured
a recovered valuable actionable intelligence. These include a catch of
(11:53):
materials and digital evidence which are all known undergoing for
ends seek analysis defindings from the analysis I expected to
support our ongoing efforts to exploit these success bring them
to justice and completely annihilate the residual of Ansaru, bring
(12:19):
them to justice like I said, and bring down the
networks and disserve there foreign collaborators. The capture of Abu
Barah and Mamuda signals the beginning of the end of
or end to impunity for terrorist leaders in Nigeria. Nigeria
will continue to pursue extremism with precision, resolve and envovering determination.
(12:47):
The fight is far from over, yes, but the fall
of Ansaru leadership represents a decisive step forward at this juncture.
Let me appreciate his Excellency the Armored for his leadership,
for the strategic guidance and support to all in all
(13:09):
ramifications whould give us the impetus to continue to record successes.
I must also appreciate the dogentness of the umphces. Thank
you very much. And all our intelligence and security agencies,
Thank you so very much.
Speaker 1 (13:28):
All of you who all work.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Tirelessly collaboratively to achieve this outcome, thank you very much.
In conclusion, I would like to express our sincere gratitude
to the media for your patriotism and relentless support to
our drive to stamp out terrozoom from our dnation. Finally,
(13:54):
let me reassure the Nigerian public. Our publicans that we
will not relent in our drive to make Nigeria safe
for all.
Speaker 1 (14:07):
Citizens.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
In recognition that national security is a shared responsibility, I
urge all law abiding citizens to continue to remain vigilant
and volunteer timely information to security agencies. For your prompt action,
I want to assure you Nigeria is in safe hands.
(14:29):
Thank you very much, and God bless the Federal Republic
of Nigeria
Speaker 1 (14:36):
INTAG
Leaders of the Nigeria affiliates of al Qaeda international terrorist
group known as Anseru and Marmuda 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 African Nation National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stated this
(00:20):
at a press conference with the nation security chiefs, saying
the two arrested suspected terrorists 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.
Details of the public announcement are stated by Nuhu Ribadu
and made available by the Office of the Spokesperson to
(00:42):
the Nigeria President, bao on Anuga on Saturday, reads verbatim below,
Nigeria dismantles terror groups Anseru and Marmuda with the capture
of their leaders. Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in
the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders
of Anasseru and Marmuda. At a press briefing on Saturday evening,
(01:04):
the National Security Advisor, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said the two
terrorists on the wanted list of Nigeria. The us UK
and Yuen were captured in an operation which was conducted
between May and July twenty twenty five. He said the
men were captured in a high risk intelligence led counter
terrorism operation which led to their capture their leaders of
(01:27):
Jamatu Anseral Maslimana five Bladist Sudan, commonly known as Anseru,
Nigeria's Al Qaeda affiliate. Rubadu said the two men have
been responsible for masterminding many terrorist attacks against Nigeria over
the past years. According to Ribadu, the first is Mahmud
Mohammad Osman aka Abu barah ABIs Maktar, the self styled
(01:51):
Emir of Anseru. He is the coordinator of various terrorist
sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also the mastermind of
several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance
terrorism over the years. The second is Mahmoud al Nigeri
aka Malam Mammuda, Abu Bara's proclaimed chief of staff and deputy.
(02:13):
He is the leader of the so called Marmudwa cell,
hiding out in and around the Kiji National Park straddling
Niger and Quarra States up to Benin Republic. Mamuda trained
in Libya between twenty thirteen and twenty fifteen under foreign
jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons
(02:34):
handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on
Nigeria's most wanted list for years. They jointly spearheaded multiple
attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their operations
include the twenty twenty two Coujay prison break, the attack
on the Niger Uranium facility, the twenty thirteen abduction of
(02:57):
French engineer Francis Colomb in Katsina, and the May first,
twenty nineteen kidnapping of al Haji Musa Umar uber magajin Garrandara.
They were also behind the abduction of the Emir of Wawar,
and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Makreb,
particularly in Mali, Niger and Bukina Fasso. The two men
(03:18):
who are wanted internationally are currently in custody. The capture
of Abu Bara and Malam Mammuda, 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. The successful decapitation of the leadership
of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against
(03:42):
a n s a r U since its inception. This
strike has effectively dismantled its central command while paving the
path for the complete annihilation of the group, Rubadu said.
The Anseru group was first formed in January twenty twelve
with a public declaration in Karno. It emerged as a
splinter faction from Boco Harum, positioning itself as a humane alternative. However,
(04:07):
its stated aim quickly turned to attacking Nigerian security operatives,
civilian communities, and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the
setting Sun logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic magrab Aqim,
signaling its ideological and operational alignment with global jihadist movements.
(04:28):
Over 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 Kiji National Park
straddling Niger and Quira States, as well as the Benin Republic.
Speaker 2 (04:44):
Ribadu explained, this briefin is organized to update you on
the recent successes recorded by the Nijir by Najira in
the ongoing air force to decid I safely read our
country of terrorist groups. This press briefing is aligned with
(05:10):
our continuous resolve to keep the general public abbressed with
the efforts being undertaken by the Office of the National
Security Advisor in conjunction with the services, intelligence agencies and
other key stakeholders. Today, I'm glad to inform you that
(05:37):
we have successfully concluded a high risks intelligence led counter
terrorism operation which led to the capture of the top
leadership of Jamaatul and Sarul Muslimina Fibiladis Sudan, commonly known
(06:00):
as Alsaru, Nigeria's Al Qaida affiliate. The group was first
from in January twenty twelve with a public declaration in Canoe.
It emerged as a splinter faction from Bokoharam, position itself
(06:23):
as a humane alternative. However, it states in quickly turned
into attacking Nigeria, Nigera security agencies and operatives, civilian communities,
and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the setting San
(06:45):
logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic Magrip, signaling its
ideological and operational alignment with global Jiadi's movements over the years,
and SARU entrench itself in both urban sleeper cells on
(07:07):
forest enclaves, accrossed several cities in northern Nigeria and in
forest based enclaves, particularly around Kaienji National Park, struggling Niger
and Quara States as well as Beny Republic. The targeted operation,
(07:29):
which was conducted between May and July twenty twenty five,
led to the capture of two top and SARU leaders
who have been responsible for master minding several terrorist attacks
against Nigeria over the past years. The first is Muhammud
(07:51):
Muhammad Usman otherwise known as Abu barah a bas Mouktari,
the self style Ama of Ansaru. He is the coordinator
of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also
the mastermind of several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies
(08:18):
used to finance terrorism over the years. The second is
Mahmud Arni Jeri otherwise known as Malam Mahmuda, Abu Bara's
proclaimed chief of staff and deputy. He is the leader
of the so called Mahmudawa sell hiding out in and
(08:41):
around the Kayanji National Park, struggling Niger and Quara States
up to Bene Republic. Mahmuda train in Libya between twenty
thirteen and twenty fifteen under the Foreign jiadis instructors in
Libya a from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons
(09:06):
handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on
Nagera's Most Wanted least for the years. They jointly spearheaded
multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their
(09:29):
operators include the twenty twenty two Kuja prison break, the
attack on the Nigeria Nigeri Iranian facility, the twenty thirteen
abduction of French engineer Francis Colab in Casino, the May first,
twenty twenty nine kidnapping of Alagi Musa Uber Umar Uber
(09:55):
Nagaginger in Dora, and so many other characterorists incidents and attacks.
They were also behind the abduction of the Emmy of Wawa,
and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Magrid,
particularly in Mali, Nijer and Bakinafaso. The two men who
(10:19):
are wanted internationally are currently in our custody. The capture
of Abu barah A Mala Mamuda, the group's leaders and
deputy commander, respectively, marked one of the most significant achievements
(10:39):
to date in our ongoing effort to read Nigeria of
the threat of terrorism. The successful decapitation of the leadership
of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against ANSARU.
Since this inception, this flight has effectively dismantled its central
(11:03):
command while paving the path for the complete annihilation of
this group. This feit undoubtedly exemplifies Nigeria's advancing counter terrorism capabilities.
The Precision operation follow amounts of deep surveillance, human intelligence
(11:27):
and technical tracking which demonstrate enhance sophistication and seamless interurgency synergy.
Let me use this opportunity to inform the public that
in the course of the operation, our security forces captured
a recovered valuable actionable intelligence. These include a catch of
(11:53):
materials and digital evidence which are all known undergoing for
ends seek analysis defindings from the analysis I expected to
support our ongoing efforts to exploit these success bring them
to justice and completely annihilate the residual of Ansaru, bring
(12:19):
them to justice like I said, and bring down the
networks and disserve there foreign collaborators. The capture of Abu
Barah and Mamuda signals the beginning of the end of
or end to impunity for terrorist leaders in Nigeria. Nigeria
will continue to pursue extremism with precision, resolve and envovering determination.
(12:47):
The fight is far from over, yes, but the fall
of Ansaru leadership represents a decisive step forward at this juncture.
Let me appreciate his Excellency the Armored for his leadership,
for the strategic guidance and support to all in all
(13:09):
ramifications whould give us the impetus to continue to record successes.
I must also appreciate the dogentness of the umphces. Thank
you very much. And all our intelligence and security agencies,
Thank you so very much.
Speaker 1 (13:28):
All of you who all work.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Tirelessly collaboratively to achieve this outcome, thank you very much.
In conclusion, I would like to express our sincere gratitude
to the media for your patriotism and relentless support to
our drive to stamp out terrozoom from our dnation. Finally,
(13:54):
let me reassure the Nigerian public. Our publicans that we
will not relent in our drive to make Nigeria safe
for all.
Speaker 1 (14:07):
Citizens.
Speaker 2 (14:08):
In recognition that national security is a shared responsibility, I
urge all law abiding citizens to continue to remain vigilant
and volunteer timely information to security agencies. For your prompt action,
I want to assure you Nigeria is in safe hands.
(14:29):
Thank you very much, and God bless the Federal Republic
of Nigeria
Speaker 1 (14:36):
INTAG
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