A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a terrorism suspect, Muhammad Ibrahim, at the Kuje Correctional Centre until November 16, 2026, when his trial is scheduled to begin.
The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned Ibrahim on four counts bordering on terrorism-related activities, unlawful possession and transportation of ammunition, failure to disclose information about gun-running and identity fraud.
The suspect allegedly transported 170 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition concealed in a cooler to one Imrana Halilu in Dankama village, Katsina State, in February 2025.
The DSS accused Ibrahim of knowingly providing logistical support to terrorist groups by conveying the ammunition for use in terrorist activities.
He was also accused of withholding information about alleged gun-running activities from law enforcement and security agencies, despite allegedly possessing information that could aid the arrest and prosecution of those involved.
In another count, the DSS alleged that Ibrahim, described in the charge as a Nigerien citizen, fraudulently obtained a Nigerian identity card issued by the National Identity Management Commission and linked to a National Identification Number.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015.
Following the defendant’s plea, Justice Salim Ibrahim adjourned the case to November 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial and ordered that he remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre.
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