There are indications that the Defence Headquarters is preparing to release the names and pictures of a new set of wanted terrorist and bandit leaders. This development follows the elimination of top terrorists and bandit leaders on the military's watchlist and the emergence of a new crop of leaders. The DHQ had declared no fewer than 19 bandit leaders wanted in November 2022, with a bounty of N5 million on each of them to encourage Nigerians to volunteer information leading to their arrest.
Prominent among those declared wanted were Bello Turji from Fakai village, Zamfara State; Ali Kachalla, aka Ali Kawaje, from Kuyambara village in Danaadau Maru LG of Zamfara State; Ado Aliero, from Yankuzo village in the Tsafe LGA, Zamfara State; Halilu Sububu from Sububu village in the Maradun LGA, Zamfara State. Also on the list were Sani Dangote from Dumbarum village, Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State; Leko from Mozoj village, Mutazu LGA, Katsina State; Dogo Nahali from Yar Tsamiyar Jno village, Kankara LGA, Katsina State; Nagona from Angwan Galadima in the Isa Loa area of Sokoto State; Monore from Yantumaki village, Dan LGA, Katsina State; Gwaska Dankarami from Shamushele village in the Zuri LGA of Zamfara State; Baleri from Shinkafi LGA, Zamfara State; and Mamudu Tainange from Varanda village in Batsari LGA, Katsina State, among others.
A military source disclosed that work was ongoing on a new list of wanted terrorists, which will also contain their pictures. The source urged Nigerians to cooperate with the military to neutralize these individuals, as had been done in the past. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, confirmed that work was ongoing on the new list and assured that it would be released soon.
