Abu Mohammed Abubakar Bin Mohammed
Sanctioned
Terrorist
Adverse Media
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Last update: 02/06/2026
Name: Abu Mohammed Abubakar Bin Mohammed
Gender:
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Birth:
1969 NGA
Nationality:
NGA, DZA
Person type:
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Name partial:
Shehu, Shayku, Shekau
Name original:
أبو بكر محمد الشكوى
Other names:
Abubakar Mohammed Shekau, Abubakar Shekau, Bi Muhammed, Abu Muhammed Abubakar Bi Mohammed, Imam Darul Tauhid, Imam Darul Tawheed, Abu Mohammed Abubakar Bin Mohammed, Shekau Mohammed Abubakar, Bin Mohammed, Bin Mohammed Abu Mohammed Abubakar, Bi Muhammed Abu Muhammed Abubakar
Aliases:
Abubakar Shekau, Shekau, Shehu, Shayku, Abu Mohammed Abubakar Bin Mohammed, Abu Muhammed Abubakar Bi Mohammed, Imam Darul Tauhid, Imam Darul Tawheed
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Sanctions
| table.sanction.head.program | table.sanction.head.reason |
|---|---|
| [OFAC.SDGT] - Counter Terrorism Sanctions | Program SDGT |
| - | membre de la tribu Kanuri - description physique : yeux de couleur noire, cheveux de couleur noire - dirigeant du Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Sous la direction de Shekau, |
| - | membre de la tribu Kanuri - description physique : yeux de couleur noire, cheveux de couleur noire - dirigeant du Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'Awati Wal-Jihad (Boko Haram). Sous la direction de Shekau, |
| - | QDi.322 |
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| - | Abubakar Mohammed Shekau was listed on 26 June 2014 pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 2161 (2014) as being associated with Al-Qaida for “participating in the financing, planning, facilitati |
| - | 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 Sunn |
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| - | Other information: (a) Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black; (b) Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Date of designation referred t |
| - | UN Ref: QDi.322. Colour of eyes is black. Colour of hair is black. Also referred to as Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammed, Abu Muhammed Abubakar bi Mohammed, Shekau, Shehu, Shayku, Imam Darul Tauhid a |
| - | (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0118 (UN Ref):QDi.322. Also referred to as Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammed, Abu Muhammed Abubakar bi Mohammed, Shekau, Shehu, Shayku, Imam Darul Tauhid and Imam Darul Taw |
| - | (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0118 (UN Ref):QDi.322 Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Coun |
| - | UN Ref: QI.S.322.14. Colour of eyes is black, Colour of hair is black. Also known as Shekau, Shehu or Shayku. |
| - | 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 Sunn |
| - | (UK Sanctions List Ref):AQD0118. (UN Ref):QDi.322. Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Co |
| [CHE.ISIL_(DA'ESH)_AND_AL-QAIDA] - Measures against certain persons, groups, undertakings and organizations associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organizations | article 3 paragraphs 1 and 2 (Financial sanctions) and articles 4 (Travel ban). Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available for inclusion i |
| [CHE.ISIL_(DA'ESH)_UND_AL-KAIDA] - Measures against certain persons, groups, undertakings and organizations associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organizations | Art. 3 Abs. 1 und 2 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 4 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot). Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available for inclusion in |
| [CHE.EIIL_(DAECH)_ET_AL-QAÏDA] - Measures against certain individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities associated with ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida | art. 3, al. 1 et 2 (Sanctions financières) et art. 4 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit). Member of the Kanuri tribe. Physical description: eye colour: black; hair colour: black. Photo available fo |
Adverse media
- https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2013/10/10/los-10-terroristas-mas-peligrosos-del-mundo/
- https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2013/10/12/quien-son-los-10-terroristas-mas-peligrosos/
- https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/mundo/2021/06/4929358-lider-do-grupo-nigeriano-boko-haram-esta-morto-afirma-grupo-jihadista-rival.html
- https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/07/31/enemy-at-the-door/
- https://www.rfi.fr/br/mundo/20201215-boko-haram-reacende-traumatismo-na-nig%C3%A9ria-ap%C3%B3s-novo-sequestro-de-mais-de-300-estudantes
- https://www.rfi.fr/br/mundo/20201215-boko-haram-reacende-traumatismo-na-nig%C3%A9ria-ap%C3%B3s-novo-sequestro-de-mais-de-300-estudantes
- https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2012/11/boko_haram_emir_prai.php
- https://dailypost.ng/2012/11/26/dailypost-question-week-will-monetary-reward-placed-boko-haram-leaders-lead-arrest/
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| Name | Info | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Sanctions List | Sanctioned | UNO |
| Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons List (SDN) | Sanctioned | USA-OFAC USA |
| European External Action Service (EEAS) - Consolidated list of sanctions | Sanctioned | EU |
| Consolidated list of financial sanctions targets | Sanctioned | GBR-OFSI GBR |
| Interpol - Red Notices for wanted persons | Adverse info | INTERPOL |
| Public sources of adverse media | label.source.info.adverse_media | |
| Direction générale du Trésor (DGT) - Registre national des gels | Sanctioned | FRA-DGT FRA |
| Department of Foreign Affairs of the Australian Government | Sanctioned | AUS-DFAT AUS |
| Ministerio de Justicia - REPET | Sanctioned | ARG-REPET ARG |
| Secrétariat d'État à l'économie (SECO) | Sanctioned | CHE-SECO CHE |
| Portal oficial de datos europeos | Sanctioned |
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