Full list: DHQ declares nine wanted for terrorism

On Thursday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that nine individuals are wanted in connection with terrorism and violent extremism in the North East.

Those declared wanted include Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse.

Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the announcement during a briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, stating that these individuals 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.

According to reports, 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.