The Nigerian Government, has on the 31st October, 2023 declared 72 individuals wanted for terrorism, violent extremism, and secessionist activities posing threats to national security.
According to Nigeria Military authorities, the wanted individuals are implicated in a range of violent crimes, including attempts to overthrow the government, orchestrating commercial disruptions through the illegal Monday “Sit-at-Home” operations, and the targeted killing of civilians who defy such directives.
Additional offenses include jailbreaks, unlawful possession of firearms, and the murder of military personnel.
Among those listed are Chika Edoziem, Korkre Sadi, Kpekpe Musa, Norentin, Orobo, Robinse Uzor Ukanwa, Egede, Zuma, ThankGod, Gentle, Emovon Jude Osasumwen, Flavour, Mathew, David Ndubuisi, and Williams Agbor.
Others include Ebuka Nwaka, Friday Ojimka, Obiemesi Chukwudi (aka Dan Chuk), Olayinka Adekule, Moses Momo, David Ezekwem Chidiebube, and Amobi Chinonso Okafor (aka Temple), among others.
It was gathered that some of these individuals had previously been arrested and detained in Aba, Abia State, for alleged membership in a proscribed group.
However, during their detention, armed members of the group reportedly attacked the facility, killed several soldiers, and escaped with military weapons.
This development follows an earlier announcement by the military placing a ₦5 million bounty on each of the 72 wanted individuals.
