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Speaker 1: Leaders of the Nigeria affiliates of al Qaeda international terrorist

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group known as Anseru and Marmuda have been captured by

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men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN after two

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months of intelligence led special operations in northern Nigeria. The

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West African Nation National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu stated this

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at a press conference with the nation security chiefs, saying

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the two arrested suspected terrorists leaders have cells across the

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country where they have been executing various crimes of armed

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robbery in addition to raise funds for the terrorist activities.

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Details of the public announcement are stated by Nuhu Ribadu

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and made available by the Office of the Spokesperson to

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the Nigeria President, bao on Anuga on Saturday, reads verbatim below,

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Nigeria dismantles terror groups Anseru and Marmuda with the capture

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of their leaders. Nigeria has recorded a significant breakthrough in

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the war against terrorism with the capture of the leaders

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of Anasseru and Marmuda. At a press briefing on Saturday evening,

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the National Security Advisor, Malam Nuhu Ribadu said the two

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terrorists on the wanted list of Nigeria. The us UK

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and Yuen were captured in an operation which was conducted

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between May and July twenty twenty five. He said the

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men were captured in a high risk intelligence led counter

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terrorism operation which led to their capture their leaders of

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Jamatu Anseral Maslimana five Bladist Sudan, commonly known as Anseru,

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Nigeria’s Al Qaeda affiliate. Rubadu said the two men have

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been responsible for masterminding many terrorist attacks against Nigeria over

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the past years. According to Ribadu, the first is Mahmud

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Mohammad Osman aka Abu barah ABIs Maktar, the self styled

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Emir of Anseru. He is the coordinator of various terrorist

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sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also the mastermind of

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several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies used to finance

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terrorism over the years. The second is Mahmoud al Nigeri

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aka Malam Mammuda, Abu Bara’s proclaimed chief of staff and deputy.

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He is the leader of the so called Marmudwa cell,

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hiding out in and around the Kiji National Park straddling

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Niger and Quarra States up to Benin Republic. Mamuda trained

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in Libya between twenty thirteen and twenty fifteen under foreign

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jihadist instructors from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons

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handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on

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Nigeria’s most wanted list for years. They jointly spearheaded multiple

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attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their operations

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include the twenty twenty two Coujay prison break, the attack

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on the Niger Uranium facility, the twenty thirteen abduction of

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French engineer Francis Colomb in Katsina, and the May first,

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twenty nineteen kidnapping of al Haji Musa Umar uber magajin Garrandara.

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They were also behind the abduction of the Emir of Wawar,

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and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Makreb,

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particularly in Mali, Niger and Bukina Fasso. The two men

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who are wanted internationally are currently in custody. The capture

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of Abu Bara and Malam Mammuda, the group’s leader and

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deputy commander, respectively, marks one of the most significant achievements

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to date. In our ongoing effort to rid Nigeria of

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the threat of terrorism. The successful decapitation of the leadership

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of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against

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a n s a r U since its inception. This

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strike has effectively dismantled its central command while paving the

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path for the complete annihilation of the group, Rubadu said.

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The Anseru group was first formed in January twenty twelve

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with a public declaration in Karno. It emerged as a

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splinter faction from Boco Harum, positioning itself as a humane alternative. However,

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its stated aim quickly turned to attacking Nigerian security operatives,

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civilian communities, and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the

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setting Sun logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic magrab Aqim,

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signaling its ideological and operational alignment with global jihadist movements.

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Over the years, Ansaru entrenched itself in both urban sleeper

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cells and forest enclaves across several cities in northern Nigeria

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and in forest based enclaves, particularly around Kiji National Park

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straddling Niger and Quira States, as well as the Benin Republic.

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Speaker 2: Ribadu explained, this briefin is organized to update you on

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the recent successes recorded by the Nijir by Najira in

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the ongoing air force to decid I safely read our

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country of terrorist groups. This press briefing is aligned with

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our continuous resolve to keep the general public abbressed with

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the efforts being undertaken by the Office of the National

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Security Advisor in conjunction with the services, intelligence agencies and

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other key stakeholders. Today, I’m glad to inform you that

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we have successfully concluded a high risks intelligence led counter

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terrorism operation which led to the capture of the top

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leadership of Jamaatul and Sarul Muslimina Fibiladis Sudan, commonly known

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as Alsaru, Nigeria’s Al Qaida affiliate. The group was first

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from in January twenty twelve with a public declaration in Canoe.

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It emerged as a splinter faction from Bokoharam, position itself

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as a humane alternative. However, it states in quickly turned

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into attacking Nigeria, Nigera security agencies and operatives, civilian communities,

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and government infrastructure. The group publicly displayed the setting San

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logo of al Qaeda in the Islamic Magrip, signaling its

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ideological and operational alignment with global Jiadi’s movements over the years,

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and SARU entrench itself in both urban sleeper cells on

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forest enclaves, accrossed several cities in northern Nigeria and in

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forest based enclaves, particularly around Kaienji National Park, struggling Niger

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and Quara States as well as Beny Republic. The targeted operation,

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which was conducted between May and July twenty twenty five,

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led to the capture of two top and SARU leaders

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who have been responsible for master minding several terrorist attacks

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against Nigeria over the past years. The first is Muhammud

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Muhammad Usman otherwise known as Abu barah a bas Mouktari,

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the self style Ama of Ansaru. He is the coordinator

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of various terrorist sleeper cells across Nigeria. He is also

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the mastermind of several high profile kidnappings and armed robberies

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used to finance terrorism over the years. The second is

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Mahmud Arni Jeri otherwise known as Malam Mahmuda, Abu Bara’s

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proclaimed chief of staff and deputy. He is the leader

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of the so called Mahmudawa sell hiding out in and

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around the Kayanji National Park, struggling Niger and Quara States

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up to Bene Republic. Mahmuda train in Libya between twenty

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thirteen and twenty fifteen under the Foreign jiadis instructors in

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Libya a from Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria, specializing in weapons

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handling and ied fabrication. These two men have been on

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Nagera’s Most Wanted least for the years. They jointly spearheaded

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multiple attacks on civilians, security forces, and critical infrastructure. Their

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operators include the twenty twenty two Kuja prison break, the

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attack on the Nigeria Nigeri Iranian facility, the twenty thirteen

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abduction of French engineer Francis Colab in Casino, the May first,

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twenty twenty nine kidnapping of Alagi Musa Uber Umar Uber

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Nagaginger in Dora, and so many other characterorists incidents and attacks.

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They were also behind the abduction of the Emmy of Wawa,

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and they maintained active links with terrorist groups across the Magrid,

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particularly in Mali, Nijer and Bakinafaso. The two men who

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are wanted internationally are currently in our custody. The capture

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of Abu barah A Mala Mamuda, the group’s leaders and

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deputy commander, respectively, marked one of the most significant achievements

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to date in our ongoing effort to read Nigeria of

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the threat of terrorism. The successful decapitation of the leadership

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of this dangerous franchise marks the most decisive blow against ANSARU.

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Since this inception, this flight has effectively dismantled its central

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command while paving the path for the complete annihilation of

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this group. This feit undoubtedly exemplifies Nigeria’s advancing counter terrorism capabilities.

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The Precision operation follow amounts of deep surveillance, human intelligence

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and technical tracking which demonstrate enhance sophistication and seamless interurgency synergy.

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Let me use this opportunity to inform the public that

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in the course of the operation, our security forces captured

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a recovered valuable actionable intelligence. These include a catch of

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materials and digital evidence which are all known undergoing for

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ends seek analysis defindings from the analysis I expected to

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support our ongoing efforts to exploit these success bring them

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to justice and completely annihilate the residual of Ansaru, bring

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them to justice like I said, and bring down the

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networks and disserve there foreign collaborators. The capture of Abu

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Barah and Mamuda signals the beginning of the end of

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or end to impunity for terrorist leaders in Nigeria. Nigeria

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will continue to pursue extremism with precision, resolve and envovering determination.

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The fight is far from over, yes, but the fall

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of Ansaru leadership represents a decisive step forward at this juncture.

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Let me appreciate his Excellency the Armored for his leadership,

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for the strategic guidance and support to all in all

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ramifications whould give us the impetus to continue to record successes.

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I must also appreciate the dogentness of the umphces. Thank

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you very much. And all our intelligence and security agencies,

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Thank you so very much.

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Speaker 1: All of you who all work.

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Speaker 2: Tirelessly collaboratively to achieve this outcome, thank you very much.

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In conclusion, I would like to express our sincere gratitude

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to the media for your patriotism and relentless support to

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our drive to stamp out terrozoom from our dnation. Finally,

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let me reassure the Nigerian public. Our publicans that we

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will not relent in our drive to make Nigeria safe

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for all.

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Speaker 1: Citizens.

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Speaker 2: In recognition that national security is a shared responsibility, I

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urge all law abiding citizens to continue to remain vigilant

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and volunteer timely information to security agencies. For your prompt action,

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I want to assure you Nigeria is in safe hands.

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Thank you very much, and God bless the Federal Republic

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of Nigeria

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