Recaptured Ansaru Leader Confesses To Kogi Church Attack

Abdulazeez Obadaki, a suspected commander of the terrorist group Ansaru, has admitted to leading the deadly attack on worshippers at Deeper Life Bible Church in Kogi State in 2012. He was arrested by the Department of State Services after evading capture for more than three years.Obadaki, also known by the alias “Bomboy,” provided further details about his involvement in the 2022 Kuje prison break, which he admitted to planning following his transfer from Kabba Custodial Centre. He had previously escaped during the jailbreak, raising concerns about prison security and the reach of extremist networks in the country.Authorities have also linked Obadaki to a series of violent armed robberies, including an attack on five banks in Uromi, Edo State, where multiple people were killed and large sums of money were stolen. His activities have spanned over a decade, involving both attacks on civilians and organized criminal operations.The 2012 church shooting in Kogi claimed at least 19 lives, including that of the pastor, and remains one of the deadliest religious attacks in the state. The recent arrest of Obadaki comes shortly after five individuals were arraigned in connection with the Owo church attack, reflecting ongoing efforts by security agencies to clamp down on organized violent groups in Nigeria.Investigators are continuing to interrogate Obadaki to uncover further links to other crimes and to dismantle networks associated with Ansaru and armed robbery operations. Security officials have stressed that his capture may provide critical information to prevent future attacks and strengthen national security measures.WazobiaReporters continues to monitor the case as authorities pursue investigations into Obadaki’s network and past criminal activities.

Abdulazeez Obadaki, a suspected commander of the terrorist group Ansaru, has admitted to leading the deadly attack on worshippers at Deeper Life Bible Church in Kogi State in 2012. He was arrested by the Department of State Services after evading capture for more than three years.

Obadaki, also known by the alias “Bomboy,” provided further details about his involvement in the 2022 Kuje prison break, which he admitted to planning following his transfer from Kabba Custodial Centre. He had previously escaped during the jailbreak, raising concerns about prison security and the reach of extremist networks in the country.

Authorities have also linked Obadaki to a series of violent armed robberies, including an attack on five banks in Uromi, Edo State, where multiple people were killed and large sums of money were stolen. His activities have spanned over a decade, involving both attacks on civilians and organized criminal operations.

The 2012 church shooting in Kogi claimed at least 19 lives, including that of the pastor, and remains one of the deadliest religious attacks in the state. The recent arrest of Obadaki comes shortly after five individuals were arraigned in connection with the Owo church attack, reflecting ongoing efforts by security agencies to clamp down on organized violent groups in Nigeria.

Investigators are continuing to interrogate Obadaki to uncover further links to other crimes and to dismantle networks associated with Ansaru and armed robbery operations. Security officials have stressed that his capture may provide critical information to prevent future attacks and strengthen national security measures.

WazobiaReporters continues to monitor the case as authorities pursue investigations into Obadaki’s network and past criminal activities.