JTF offers N290 million reward for information leading to capture of Boko Haram leaders

It has finally been confirmed that the Federal Government was never into any kind of negotiation with the Boko Haram sect.

This development came to light on Friday via a statement released by the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Maiduguri.

In its effort to crush the islamic militant group, the Task Force has placed a N50 million bounty on Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram, while 19 other leaders and commanders were also declared wanted.

The JTF also placed N25 million each on four men, described as “Shurra Committee. They are: Habibu Yusuf (aka Asalafi); Khalid Albarnawai; Momodu Bama; and Mohammed Zangina.

The 14 other men, described as “Boko Haram Commanders,” have a bounty of N10m each placed on their heads.

The statement said, “They are wanted in connection with terrorist activities particularly in the North East Zone of Nigeria that led to the killings, bombings and assassination of some civilians, religious leaders, traditional rulers, businessmen, politicians, civil servants and security personnel amongst others.”

The statement also said the men were wanted for arson and destruction of property worth millions of Naira



Below is a list of the names and reward placed on them:
SHURRA COMMITTEE

1. Abubakar Shekau – N50 Million

2. Habibu Yusuf (a.k.a Asalafi) – N25 Million

3. Khalid Albarnawai – N25 Million

4. Momodu Bama – N25 Million

5. Mohammed Zangina – N25 Million
BOKO HARAM COMMANDERS

6. Abu Saad – N10 Million

7. Abba Kaka – N10 Million

8. Abdulmalik Bama – N10 Million

9. Umar Fulata – N10 Million

10. Alhaji Mustapha (Massa) Ibrahim – N10 Million

11. Abubakar Suleiman-Habu (a.k.a Khalid) – N10 Million

12. Hassan Jazair – N10 Million

13. Ali Jalingo – N10 Million

14. Alhaji Musa Modu – N10 Million

15. Bashir Aketa – N10 Million

16. Abba Goroma – N10 Million

17. Ibrahim Bashir – N10 Million

18. Abubakar Zakariya – N10 Million

19. Tukur Ahmed Mohammed – N10 Million

Anybody with relevant information should contact the following GSM numbers: 08064174066, 070855464012, and 08154429345. Informants’ identities will be highly protected.