Defence Headquarters Declares Top Biafra Activist, 96 Others Wanted – See Full List below;
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the declaration of wanted status for a prominent Biafra Activist, Simon Ekpa, alongside 96 other individuals. This declaration, issued by Defence spokesperson Maj. Gen. Edward Buba on March 22, 2024, targets individuals associated with various violent crimes across the country, including terrorism and insurgency.
Among the wanted individuals are leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) faction, along with terrorists and insurgents implicated in acts of violence nationwide. Notably, the DHQ has released names and photographs of the wanted persons, reflecting a concerted effort to apprehend those involved in criminal activities.
This move by the military echoes previous actions taken against criminal elements, such as the declaration of 19 bandit leaders as wanted with bounties in November 2022. While no specific bounties have been placed on the 97 individuals named in this latest declaration, the focus remains on bringing them to justice.
The list of wanted individuals spans regions affected by various forms of criminality. In the North West, notorious figures associated with banditry, including Alhaji Shingi, Malindi Yakubu, and Bello Turji, are among those sought by authorities. Similarly, in the North East, where Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province terrorists operate, figures like Abu Zaida and Modu Sulum are on the wanted list.
Additionally, the declaration extends to the South East and North Central regions, where 21 individuals, including Simon Ekpa and Chika Edoziem, have been identified as wanted for their involvement in terrorist activities and other violent crimes. The comprehensive nature of the DHQ’s announcement underscores the seriousness with which security forces are addressing threats to national security posed by these individuals.
Full List of Top Biafra Activists, 96 Others who was declared Wanted by the Defence Headquarters
North West Zone:
- Alhaji Shingi
- Malindi Yakubu
- Boka
- Dogo Gide
- Halilu Sububu
- Ado Aliero
- Bello Turji
- Dan Bokkolo
- Labi Yadi
- Nagala
- Saidu Idris
- Kachalla Rugga
- Sani Gurgu
North East Zone:
- 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
South East and North Central Area:
- Simon Ekpa
- Chika Edoziem
- Egede
- Zuma
- ThankGod
- Gentle
- Flavour
- Mathew
- David Ndubuisi
- High Chief Williams Agbor
- Ebuka Nwaka
- Friday Ojimka
- Obiemesi Chukwudi aka Dan Chuk
- David Ezekwem Chidiebube
- Amobi Chinonso Okafor aka Temple
These individuals have been declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters for their involvement in various criminal activities across the mentioned regions.