DSS arraigns 7 IPOB leaders on terrorism charges in Abuja court

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned seven IPOB leaders accused of receiving funds and material support from Simon Ekpa, a foreign-based member of the group. The suspects, including Ibrahim Ali Larabo, were allegedly involved in financing terrorism activities in the Southeast.

The DSS also successfully prosecuted Ismaila K. Mai Tangaran for coordinating a 2012 terrorist attack in Kano, while Khalid Al Barnawi faces charges related to a complex bombing in 2011.

Trials for international terror suspects are ongoing.