The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a public alert declaring nine individuals wanted for their involvement in terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria’s North-East region.

Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba announced this on Thursday, November 8, 2024 during a press briefing at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.

Buba identified the wanted suspects as: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse.

According to the DHQ, these individuals are linked to terrorist activities and violent extremism in the North-East, a region heavily affected by insurgency.

The authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and assist in providing information leading to the capture of the suspects.