Security agencies have launched a manhunt for two terrorist leaders allegedly behind killings in Borno and Bauchi states.

The moves followed an intelligence network.

The suspects are 24-year old Abdullahi Yunusa (aka Nasiru) and 21-years old Inusa Bello.

The agencies have also declared them wanted with a reward of N10million on whoever could assist to locate their whereabouts.

It was gathered that after many months of intelligence gathering, security agencies traced mass killings in Borno and Bauchi to these suspects.

It was also learnt that the jailbreak in Bauchi was traceable to the suspects.

A top security source, who spoke in confidence, said: “We are closing in on those behind insecurity in some parts of the North.

“We have already made a significant breakthrough in identifying two key suspects. They are Abdullahi Yunusa aka Nasiru (24years) from Garin Chindo Village , Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State and Inusa Bello (21 years) from Bumsa Galami Local Government Area of Yobe State

“The two persons are wanted for crimes against the State bordering on kidnapping and terrorism in the Northern flank of the country.

“Members of the public are advised to note that these men could be armed and therefore dangerous.”

It could not be immediately ascertained if the suspects were behind the recent killing of the governorship candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party in Borno State, Modu Fanami Gubio, and six others in Maiduguri .

Security agencies last night were unable to confirm whether the wanted suspects are members of the Boko Haram sect.

Shortly after Gubio’s gruesome killing alongside six others, the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati Wl-Jihad (aka Boko Haram) claimed responsibility for the attacks.

The source added: “There is a mandate to restore peace and order to some Northern states, especially Borno and Bauchi, and that is why security agencies have increased surveillance there.

“It is too early to reveal our findings but at the appropriate time, we will brief the press.

“We are appealing to the public to assist the security agencies to arrest these two suspects. A reward of N10m on each of the suspects awaits anyone with useful information.”