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SOURCE-LINKED COVERAGE—Nigeria Police Force / EFCC / ICPC / DHQ — Federal Republic of Nigeria·See the cited source for current information

npf.gov.ng / efccnigeria.org

Database: NGN-FEDERAL-WANTED-REGISTRY

Nigeria — Wanted Persons

Active wanted declarations from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), and the FBI covering Nigerian nationals and associates.

Nigeria Police Force — Cyberbullying / Cyberstalking

The Nigeria Police Force, through the office of the Inspector-General of Police, has declared three Nigerians in the diaspora wanted over allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking. The bulletin was issued by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) via the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Interpol), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

WANTEDNPF-FCID-2026-001Nigeria Police Force — FCID / Office of the ACP (Interpol), Force HQ, Abuja

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Nnomere Innocent Odinakachi

Age: 66

Gender: Male

Last Known: Vietnam

Complexion: Fair complexion

Face: Square face shape

Eyes: Black

Charges: Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking

The Nigeria Police Force, through the office of the Inspector-General of Police, has declared three Nigerians in the diaspora wanted over allegations of cyberbullying and cyberstalking. The notice was issued by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) via the Office of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Interpol), Force Headquarters, Abuja.

EFCC & FBI — Financial Fraud / Cybercrime

WANTED — EFCC / FBISusan Ellia & Micheal Olorunyomi

Susan Ellia and Micheal Olorunyomi — Wanted by EFCC and FBI

Susan Ellia

Wanted for major fraud, tracked jointly by the EFCC and the FBI. Considered an international flight risk.

Micheal Olorunyomi

Wanted by EFCC and FBI for Business Email Compromise (BEC) and romance scams defrauding victims of over $6,000,000 USD.

WANTED BY THE FBIField Office: Omaha — NCIC: W273441539

FBI Wanted Poster — Micheal Olorunyomi

Micheal Olorunyomi (aliases: Ayomide Michael, "Ayo", "A.Y.") — DOB: May 12, 1983, Nigeria. Wanted for Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Access Device Fraud. Believed to currently reside in Nigeria. BEC scheme defrauded 70+ US businesses of $6,000,000+. Should be considered an international flight risk.

WANTED — EFCC

Yahaya Bello

Former Governor, Kogi State

Charge: Multi-billion naira financial fraud and money laundering

Declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with alleged multi-billion naira financial fraud and money laundering while serving as governor.

WANTED — EFCC / FBI

Susan Ellia

Charge: Major fraud

Wanted for major fraud, tracked jointly by the EFCC and the FBI. Considered an international flight risk.

FBI Ten Most Wanted — Recent Updates

CAPTURED — January 23, 2026FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive — Reward was $15 Million USD

FBI Wanted — Ryan James Wedding (Captured)

Ryan James Wedding — Canadian national who represented Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics (snowboarding). Turned to transnational cocaine trafficking after his athletic career. Operated with the Sinaloa Cartel, trafficking 60 metric tons of cocaine per year from Colombia through Mexico and Southern California to Canada and the US. Described by US Attorney General Pam Bondi as a narco-trafficker on par with El Chapo and Pablo Escobar, with $1 billion+ per year in illegal drug proceeds.

Accused of ordering the murder of a federal witness — executed with five bullets to the head — before the witness could testify. Among seven subjects arrested in Canada was Wedding's attorney, Deepak Paradkar, who allegedly recommended the witness be murdered.

✓ APPREHENDED — January 23, 2026

FBI TEN MOST WANTEDAdded March 12, 2026 — First cybercrime-focused entry

FBI Wanted — Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre

Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre — Venezuelan national, alleged leader of a large international conspiracy deploying crews to the US to steal millions from financial institutions in support of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) — a designated foreign terrorist organization. Suspected developer of ATM jackpotting malware targeting 1,800+ incidents across the US with $55 million+ in losses. Added to FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on March 12, 2026 — the first fugitive on the list primarily wanted for cybercrime.

Defence Headquarters — Most Wanted Terrorists & Bandits

9 declared wanted

The Nigerian military regularly updates its list of most wanted insurgent leaders, with bounties placed on many. These commanders are responsible for mass kidnappings, terrorism, and killings in the North-West and North-Central regions. Do not approach — contact military or law enforcement immediately.

01

Bello Turji Gudda

Notorious bandit kingpin

Operating Area: Zamfara & Sokoto States

DHQ WANTED

02

Dogo Gide

Bandit commander — mass kidnappings & killings

Operating Area: North-West Nigeria

DHQ WANTED

03

Halilu Sububu

Major arms smuggler & bandit leader

Operating Area: Sububu Forest, North-West

DHQ WANTED

04

Ali Kachalla (Ali Kawaje)

Deadly insurgent leader

Operating Area: Niger / Zamfara axis

DHQ WANTED

05

Alhaji Ado Aliero

Major bandit commander — terrorizing communities

Operating Area: Katsina & Zamfara States

DHQ WANTED

06

Gwaska Dankarami

Notorious bandit — attacks on communities

Operating Area: Zamfara State

DHQ WANTED

07

Nasanda

Bandit kingpin — terror operations

Operating Area: North-West Nigeria

DHQ WANTED

08

Abu Zaida

Prominent terrorist — insurgent groups

Operating Area: North-East Nigeria

DHQ WANTED

09

Sani Dangote

Major bandit commander

Operating Area: Zurmi LGA, Zamfara

DHQ WANTED

Top Wanted — Separatists & Violent Criminals

WANTEDNigerian Government / Interpol

Simon Ekpa

Terrorism, incitement, leading violent separatist factions in the South-East

Declared wanted for terrorism and incitement leading to violence in the South-East region.

WANTEDNigerian Government

Chika Edoziem

Violent insurgency and crimes in the South-East

High-profile figure within outlawed groups wanted for violent insurgency and related crimes.

ICPC — Independent Corrupt Practices Commission Wanted

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared the following individuals wanted in connection with corruption, bribery, abuse of public office, and related offences. If you have information, contact ICPC immediately.

ICPC Wanted — Series 1

ICPC Wanted Persons — Zichao Qui, Sahabo Abubakar Ahiwa, Morah Arinzechukwu, Amos Sunday Amadu, Emmanuel Edokpolor, Amina Naima Mohammed

Zichao Qui (Chinese national) · Sahabo Abubakar Ahiwa · Morah Arinzechukwu · Amos Sunday Amadu · Emmanuel Edokpolor Uhunoma · Amina Naima Mohammed

ICPC Wanted — Series 2

ICPC Wanted — Hon. Kingsley Chikezie, Nwadibia Oyinyechi Lopez, Collins Kelechi Ajaeree, Hon. Onamusi Daniel Onadeko

Hon. Kingsley Chikezie · Nwadibia Oyinyechi Lopez · Dr. Collins Kelechi Ajaeree · Hon. Onamusi Daniel Onadeko

ICPC Wanted — Series 3

ICPC Wanted — Gladys Aginwa, David Akile, Olude Adeniyi Lateef, Dada Olatunji, Muhammadu Sagiru Umar, Dr. Lawrence Majekodunmi Ayodele, Gloria Obioma Elih

Mrs. Gladys Aginwa · Mr. David Akile · Mr. Olude Adeniyi Lateef & Mr. Dada Olatunji · Mr. Muhammadu Sagiru Umar · Dr. Lawrence Majekodunmi Ayodele · Gloria Obioma Elih (Former ICPC Staff)

ICPC Wanted — Series 4

ICPC Wanted — Idowu Paul Adebola, Adegboro Tokunbo Abiodun, Deborah Ighiwiyisi Agbonayinma, Sabina Nwosueke-Chijioke

Mr. Idowu Paul Adebola · Mr. Adegboro Tokunbo Abiodun · Deborah Ighiwiyisi Agbonayinma · Sabina Nwosueke-Chijioke

ICPC Wanted — Series 5

ICPC Wanted — Saleh Amshi Mohammed, Okwuenu Sunday Hilary, Dr. Christopher Oluchukwu Ugwubijo, Isiaka Abdulakeem, Oluborode Ayobami Pius, Wasiu Adewale Azeez, Israel Gabriel Okwudili Adukwulu, Emmanuel Adagba

Saleh Amshi Mohammed · Okwuenu Sunday Hilary · Dr. Christopher Oluchukwu Ugwubijo · Isiaka Abdulakeem B. & Oluborode Ayobami Pius · Wasiu Adewale Azeez · Israel Gabriel Okwudili Adukwulu & Emmanuel Adagba

ICPC Wanted — Series 6

ICPC Wanted — Adamu Yunusa, Umar Mohammed, Solomon Ogodo, Olojede Kolawole, Ogunniyi Bukola Jide, Seun Samuel Ojukannaiye, Nnadi Chinonso Martins

Adamu Yunusa & Umar Mohammed · Solomon Ogodo, Olojede Kolawole & Ogunniyi Bukola Jide · Seun Samuel Ojukannaiye · Nnadi Chinonso Martins

Sources: Nigeria Police Force (NPF) · EFCC · ICPC · Defence Headquarters (DHQ) · FBI · For public awareness only. Do not approach any individual listed. Contact nearest law enforcement or call the NPF Emergency Line: 112.