A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a terrorism suspect, Muhammad Ibrahim, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the commencement of his trial on November 16, 2026.
Ibrahim was arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a four-count charge bordering on terrorism-related activities, unlawful possession and transportation of ammunition, failure to disclose information about gun-running activities, and identity fraud.
The defendant was accused of conveying 170 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition concealed in a cooler to one Imrana Halilu in Dankama village, Katsina State, in February 2025.
According to the DSS, Ibrahim allegedly provided logistical support to terrorist groups by transporting the ammunition for use in furtherance of terrorist activities.
In another count, the security agency accused him of failing to disclose information about alleged gun-running activities to law enforcement or security officers, despite purportedly possessing information that could assist in the apprehension and prosecution of those involved.
The fourth count alleged that Ibrahim, described in the charge as a Nigerien citizen, fraudulently obtained a Nigerian identity card issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), linked to a National Identification Number (NIN).
The alleged offences are said to contravene 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 until November 16, 2026, for the commencement of trial.
The allegations against the defendant remain to be determined by the court.
