DSS to Re-Arraign Five Suspected Ansaru Members Over Oyo Abduction
The Department of State Services (DSS) is expected to re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group on Thursday over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The suspects are accused of involvement in the **May 15 abduction** of pupils and teachers in **Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State**, as well as the subsequent killing of two of the abducted victims. The re-arraignment is expected to take place before the appropriate court as t
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The Department of State Services (DSS) is expected to re-arraign five suspected members of the Ansaru terrorist group on Thursday over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
The suspects are accused of involvement in the **May 15 abduction** of pupils and teachers in **Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State**, as well as the subsequent killing of two of the abducted victims.
The re-arraignment is expected to take place before the appropriate court as the prosecution continues its case against the suspects.
The DSS has linked the defendants to the Ansaru terrorist group, which has been accused of involvement in kidnapping and other violent activities in parts of Nigeria.
The suspects remain presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
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- September 16, 2026
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