DSS Set To Appeal Life Sentence On Ansaru Terror Commanders
*Seeks Maximum Penalty On Behalf of Murdered Oriire Teachers
By: Zagazola Makama
The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to appeal Monday's life sentence handed two top commanders of the Ansaru Terror organization by a Federal High Court, Abuja.
Justice Emeka Nwite had, shortly after Mahmud Usman, a.k.a Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, the self-styled Emir of Ansaru; and Abubakar Abba, a.k.a Mahmud al-Nigeri/Malam Mamuda, pleaded guilty to all the 32-count charges against them, sentence both men to life imprisonment.
However, a top official of the Service, said they considered the life sentence as too light a punishment for the crimes allegedly committed by the Ansaru commanders.
The official said the Service found it curious that, both convicts were on the verge of pleading guilty to the charges, but changed their minds shortly after some persons believed to be members of the same Ansaru organization kidnapped pupils and teachers in Oriire, Oyo State.
"For the nearly 60 days the kidnappers held on to the pupils and teachers of Oriire, the Ansaru commanders in our custody changed. One of the top conditions the abductors gave was the unconditional release of these same Ansaru commanders in exchange for the Oriire kidnap victims," he said.
"From 'not guilty plea,' the two men at the penultimate court session, said they were undecided on what plea to take. Justice Nwite even had to hand them an ultimatum to make up their minds on or before Monday's sitting. After the Oriire rescue, they came to court to plead guilty to all the charges," he added.
According to the top official, allowing the two terror commanders walk away with life sentences would not serve the cause of justice for the two Oriire teachers beheaded by their abductors.
"The reason the terrorists beheaded the two Oriire teachers was to put pressure on government to release these two Ansaru commanders. It, therefore, wouldn't be fair to see two men beheaded and their families are made to live with the losses without adequately bringing the culpits to book," he declared
@DailyIntelnews Claiming DSS DG suppresses press freedom ignores reality cos he has:
✅ IPI Press Freedom Award (Dec 2025).
✅ BON Friend of the Media (Apr 2026).
✅ NUJ Man of the Year (Jun 2026). Real journalists' groups don't honour suppressors. Actions speak louder than mischievous writeups
@dammiedammie35 Says the already disgraced Sowore😂.
You called the President a criminal, go and defend that allegation in court instead of coming online to make noise and play to the gallery. X is not a courtroom and it's laughable to see how the DGSS now lives rent free in your head!
@sowore@OfficialDSSNG So your new obsession is the DGSS😂. Mumu, with your miserable 11k votes in the last election, you are too small to be any real threat to the government. DGSS didnt send you to prison, the courts did. Cry more cos this case wont go anywhere and I hope DSS follows it to the end
For the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. They are duly recognized members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
The video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and these security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area in support of efforts to combat criminality and enhance public safety. Any claim suggesting otherwise is entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.
@sowore@OfficialDSSNG Sowore stop the victim nonsense! DSS gave you self recognisance bail, tried civil approach, court revoked it after your drama. Instead of owning your actions, you dey malign DG Tosin Ajayi & DSS. Everything no be persecution, bros. DG ordered probe already. Take responsibility!
Like they say Agenda no get Papa!
We should use our head & be sincere in the info we put out.
This is most likely Joint Task Force going for Ops or coming back!
Bandits won't spare any security officers on their way!
We're not helping our country with all these false information. This is not right!
@sowore@NUJNIGERIA The DGSS will forever be a decorated achiever, respected leader and media darling... the exact thing you, Sowore can NEVER be. Failed politician, serial court case carrier, Aluta without sense. Stay pained, bro!
@VIC_kutz According to a DSS source, no arrest of David Umar Akomaya (Akpos) happened in Jos on June 27th, 2025. The Family should search elsewhere not just assume DSS detention. Hope he's found safe soon.
“The t£rrorists need all the money they’re getting from k+dnapping. It’s not like they are living luxurious lives. The government is putting too much pressure on them so they need money to finance their war machines.” – Sheikh Gumi
LASCOPA WARNS CONSUMERS AGAINST CONSUMPTION OF SPOILED TOMATOES
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has warned residents against the consumption of spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes popularly known as “Ata Esha,” citing serious health risks associated with such products.
The General Manager of the Agency, Afolabi Solebo, urged consumers to avoid purchasing or consuming tomatoes showing visible white, green, or black fungal growth.
According to him, fungi found on spoiled tomatoes may produce harmful toxins, including aflatoxins, which can lead to severe health complications such as liver damage and other related diseases.
Speaking on the importance of healthy food consumption, Solebo stated that “a healthy person is determined by what he or she consumes from time to time.” He further explained that cooking, boiling, or frying contaminated tomatoes may not eliminate the harmful toxins, thereby making such food unsafe for human consumption.
The General Manager also cautioned consumers against purchasing spoiled tomatoes because they are cheaper, stressing that health and safety should always take precedence over cost considerations.
Solebo encouraged Lagos residents to carefully inspect food items before purchase and avoid visibly spoiled or mouldy tomatoes and other food products.
He also advised consumers to properly dispose of contaminated food items and report the sale of unsafe, expired, or spoiled products to the appropriate government agencies responsible for public health, environmental safety, and consumer protection.
Furthermore, he noted that consumers have fundamental rights as well as responsibilities, including being well-informed about products and services, speaking out against unfair practices, and making ethical and environmentally conscious choices.
Solebo disclosed that government monitoring and enforcement teams have been deployed to markets across the State to apprehend traders engaged in the sale of unsafe food products.
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#AGreaterLagosRising
#LASG
@sowore@OfficialDSSNG It's almost like without mentioning the DSS, your entire narrative loses steam. The agency must live rent-free in your head at this point. Mobilise innocent Nigerians all you want, but dont run away and leave them as usual.
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