Just In: Army releases 86 names of wanted terrorists

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday released 86 names of most wanted terrorist in connection with acts of terrorism.

They are alleged to belong to the notorious Boko Haram sect.

The latest list is the fourth to be released by the military authorities.

Prominent on the list is Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, who has been rumoured to be dead several times in the past.

Other are Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Ibrahim Abu Maryam, Baka Kwasari, Mallam Yan Kolo, Malkam Umar, Mallam Bello Husba, Abu Musab Barnawi, Abu Imma, Bana Gonna, Mohammed Abu Maryam and Abu Dardda.

The list was launched by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday alongside the Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum, at the Nigerian Army Super Camp, Chabbal in Konduga Local Government Area of the state.

The ceremony also witnessed the launching of Civilian JTF, Hunters and Vigilantes into the operations of the Nigerian Army Super Camp.

Buratai said the two events were part of activities designed for the final push to end Boko Haram activities in the North-East region.

He remarked that “the induction of Civilian JTF into the operation will greatly help in containing the activities of Boko Haram because of their knowledge of the terrain and identifying Boko Haram members”.

The COAS maintained that “there is no Child CJTF that will participate in the operation” and called on the public to support the military in fishing out remnants of the insurgents.

Zulum renewed his call on Boko Haram insurgents who hiding in Sambisa forest and bushes in the fringes of Lake Chad to lay down their arms and surrender.

“For those that are still in the bush, terrorising innocent lives and destroying properties, I call upon all of them to surrender.

“You are killing your brothers and sisters, destroying your own infrastructures that were built using money generated through tax from your forefathers. Today, we have all seen the level of devastation, nobody is been left, we are all affected in one way or another,” he said.

Theatre Commander, Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’, Major General Farouq Yahaya, said adequate arrangements have been made for the welfare of Civilian JTF that would participate in the operation.