The Defence Headquarters situated in Abuja has unveiled a list of 37 individuals wanted for charges related to terrorism, violent extremism, and secessionist endeavors against the state. Among the prominent figures on this list is Simon Ekpa, known for spearheading a faction of IPOB and instigating the notorious Monday sit-at-home directive in the South-Eastern region.
Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, has validated the publication of names and photographs of the wanted individuals through an official banner.
The targets of the wanted notices encompass individuals implicated in acts of terrorism, banditry, and insurgency, spanning across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-Eastern regions.
Outlined below are some of the names featured on the list:
From the North-West region, notable names include: 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, from the North-East region, individuals such as 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 are listed.
In the South-East and North-Central regions, individuals like Simon Ekpa, Chika Edoziem, Egede, Zuma, ThankGod Gentle, Flavour, Mathew, David Ndubuisi, High Chief Williams Agbor, Ebuka Nwaka, Friday Ojimka, Obiemesi Chukwudi alias Dan Chuk, David Ezekwem Chidiebube, and Amobi Chinonso Okafor alias Temple have been designated as wanted.
