The Nigerian Army has announced a bounty on several wanted leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), urging members of the public to provide credible information that could lead to their arrest.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the military said the move is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and strengthen counter-insurgency operations in the North-East.
CDA News gathered from the report that the Army assured informants that all useful information would be treated with strict confidentiality. It also encouraged residents in affected communities to cooperate with security agencies in the fight against terrorism.
According to the military, the wanted ISWAP leaders are believed to be linked to several terrorist activities, including attacks on security personnel and civilians. The bounty is intended to support intelligence gathering and accelerate efforts to bring the suspects to justice.
Security experts have described public cooperation as a key factor in weakening terrorist operations, stressing that timely intelligence remains essential to protecting lives and restoring peace in affected communities.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to defeating terrorism and urged citizens to remain vigilant while reporting suspicious activities through appropriate security channels.
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