DHQ Declares 97 Terrorists Wanted

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has released a list of 97 individuals wanted for their alleged roles in terrorism and violent crimes across the country.

The list includes suspected members of Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), bandit groups, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).Notably, Simon Ekpa, a factional leader of IPOB, is among those wanted.

This announcement follows previous actions by the military, such as the November 2022 declaration seeking information on 19 bandit leaders with a N5 million bounty for each. However, no bounty is offered in this instance.

The names and pictures contained terrorists from the North East and North West as well as insurgents in the South-East and North Central.

A total of 43 persons were declared wanted in North West Zone ravaged by banditry among which are Alhaji Shingi, Malindi Yakubu, Boka, Dogo Gide, Halilu Sububu, Ado Aliero, Bello Turji, Dan Bokkolo, Labi Yadi, Nagala, Saidu Idris, Kachalla Rugga and Sani Gurgu.

Similarly, 33 persons were declared wanted in the North East ravaged by Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province terrorists.

Some of the wanted terrorists are Abu Zaida, Modu Sulum, Baba Data, Ahmad, Sani Teacher, Baa Sadiq, Abdul Saad, Kaka Abi, Mohammad Khalifa, Umar Tella, Abu Mutahid, Mallam Mohammad, Mallam Tahiru Baga, Uzaiya and Ali Ngule.

Meanwhile 21 Insurgents and violent criminals were declared wanted in the South East and North Central Area.