DHQ Declares Zamfara Terrorist Kingpin, Halilu Buzu Wanted
By Anthonia N Okwuolise, Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared a terrorist leader, Halilu Buzu, wanted for terrorizing the whole of Zamfara state.
Halilu Buzu hailed from Buzu, in Niger Republic.
Director Defence Media Operations, (DDMO) Major General Edward Buba declared the terrorist kingpin wanted at a media briefing on Thursday, 16 May, 2024 at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja.
Major. General Buba disclosed that the terrorist leader lives in Subbubu Forest, in Shinkafi LGA of Zamfara State.
” He has a camp for illegal gold mining with a lot of boys located at Kawayi, in Anka LGA of Zamfara State. And he’s also a cattle rustler,” he said.
He recalled that the Buzu boys killed 19 villagers at Farar Kasa, and he is wanted by all means.
He enjoined anyone have useful information on his whereabout, to communicate to the military.
While highlighting the danger posed by Halilu Buzu, Major. General Buba informed that the terrorist commander is also a major arms supplier from Libya, adding that he deals and trades on arms and ammunition.
The DDMO further lamented that the military has been on his trail, and whenever they get to close to him, he usually ran across the border into Niger Republic to evade arrest.
The military, therefore, is calling on Nigerien authorities, regional and international bodies to support them in effecting his arrest.
