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After ‘capture,’ Nigerian army declares terror kingpin wanted and offers ₦30 million bounty

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  • Nigeria’s military declared a notorious terror kingpin wanted and announced a ₦30 million bounty after he resurfaced months after an earlier reported capture.
  • Troops from Operation Udo Ka had announced his capture during an operation in Imo State between October 8 and 13, 2025.

Nigeria’s army has declared a notorious terror kingpin wanted and placed a ₦30 million bounty on him after he resurfaced months after the military announced his capture.

Troops from Operation Udo Ka had said they captured the man during an operation in Imo State between October 8 and 13, 2025. He resurfaced on January 28, 2026, prompting the army to issue the new wanted notice.

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