Defence HQ has reportedly declared 97 persons including biafra’s Simon Ikpa wanted for terrorism, violent extremism and secessionist threats against the state.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major Gen Edward Buba, confirmed the names and pictures of the people declared wanted in a statement released in Abuja on Friday night, March 22.
According to reports, the wanted persons, terrorists/ bandits and insurgents commanders are from the North East, North West, North Central and South-East zones.
Some bandits/terrorists leaders include:
- Alhaji Shingi;
- Malindi Yakubu;
- Boka ;
- Dogo Gide;
- Halilu Sububu;
- Ado Aliero ;
- Bello Turji;
- Dan Bokkolo;
- Labi Yadi ;
- Nagala;
- Saidu Idris;
- Kachalla Rugga
- Sani Gurgu.
Among them are terrorists commanders;
- 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
- Ali Ngule.
Others in the South East include Factional IPOB leader Simon Ekpa, Obiemesi Chukwudi aka Dan Chuk ; David Ezekwem Chidiebube and Amobi Chinonso Okafor aka Temple.