Nigerian military declares Nigerien Terrorist, Halilu Buzu wanted

The Nigerian Military has declaredHalilu Buzu, a national of Buzu in the Republic of Niger, wanted for terrorising Nigerian territory, particularly Zamfara.

The Director ofDefence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja at a media briefing on the operations of the military.

Buba said the notorious suspected terrorist leader settled in Subbubu Forest in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara.

He said that Buzu had a camp for illegal gold mining located at Kawayi, in the Anka Local Government Area of the state, and had lots of boys working for him.

According to Buba, the terrorist is also a prominent cattle rustler.

He said that the Buzu’s group had in the last week killed 19 villagers at Farar Kasa.

”He is a high-value target, and we hereby declare him wanted.

”Furthermore, he is a major arms supplier, trusted by arms dealers supplying arms from Libya.

”We have been on his trail, and whenever we close in on him, he bolts across the border into the Republic of Niger for refuge.

”At this time, we are, through appropriate channels, calling on the Nigerien authorities and regional and international bodies to support us in effecting his arrest and holding him accountable for his atrocities,” he said.