Breaking: DHQ Declares Nine Wanted For Terrorism (Full List)

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday declared nine people wanted over terrorism and violent extremism in the North East.

According to DHQ, individuals declared wanted are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Edward Buba, announced this during a briefing at the Defence Headquarters Abuja.

He said the wanted persons are from the North East region.

In a related development, DHQ confirmed the rise of a new terrorist group called ‘Lukarawas’, which is further escalating insecurity in Nigeria’s northwest region.

Naija News reports that Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a military briefing on Thursday in Abuja, where he provided an update on ongoing military operations.

According to Buba, the group originated from the Republic of Niger following the recent coup that disrupted military cooperation between Niger and Nigeria.

He noted that after the political upheaval in Niger, the group began infiltrating northern areas of Sokoto and Kebbi States, exploiting routes from Niger and Mali.

Buba highlighted that before the coup, joint border operations with Nigerien security forces were effective in curbing terrorist activities.