Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Leader of Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram) (QDe.138). Under Shekau’s leadership, Boko Haram has been responsible for a series of major terrorist attacks. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 2019. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
Imposed Sanctions
Arms embargo, Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Dec 18, 2021
OFSI Group ID
13006
What alternative names has Abubakar MOHAMMED SHEKAU used?
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Abubakar MOHAMMED SHEKAU
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أبو بكر محمد الشكوى
Abubakar Shekau
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Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammed
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Abu Muhammed Abubakar bi Mohammed
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Shayku
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Shehu
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Shekau
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Darul Tauhid
Imam
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Darul Tawheed
Imam
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Low quality a.k.a
Where is Abubakar MOHAMMED SHEKAU located?
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Nigeria
What are the personal details of Abubakar MOHAMMED SHEKAU?
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1969
Shekau Village, Yobe State
Nigeria
Nigeria
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