In a statement on Wednesday, the headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai said the information on the terrorist leaders was obtained during offensive operations in the Lake Chad region of Borno state, where troops recovered a camcorder and other intelligence materials.
The army said forensic analysis of the recovered devices led to the identification of key ISWAP commanders and their locations within the Mangari–Metele–Dogon Chukun axis in Abadam and Kukawa LGAs.
Among those declared wanted is Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, identified as the Wali (governor) of ISWAP and one of the group’s most wanted leaders in the Lake Chad Basin.
Others include Muhammad Jidda, also known as 'The One-Handed Man', who was identified as the group’s deputy leader and Amirul Jaish, as well as Hamad Abu Hanifa, the Amirul-Fiya of ISWAP.
Separate wanted notices released by the military announced cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of two senior ISWAP commanders.
One of the notices identified Muhammad Jidda, described as an ISWAP Commander of the Jaish Unit, with a reward of ₦10 million for information leading to his capture.
Another notice announced a ₦50 million reward for information resulting in the arrest of Ibn Muhammad, identified as an ISWAP Commander of the Amniyya Unit, one of the terrorist group's intelligence and internal security formations.
One of the campaign materials reads: 'Thank you for telling us about your movement before the attack'. Another states: 'Information is power. Your information can break their network. Be a hero. Help bring peace to your community'.
The army added that all information provided by members of the public would be treated with strict confidentiality, while the identities of informants would be protected.
Operation HADIN KAI urged residents to support ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by providing timely and credible intelligence through established security channels or by calling 07084988859.
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