The US government is offering a reward of up to $5 million (Ksh644 million) for information leading to the capture of Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir, also known as Ikrima, a senior al-Shabaab operative.
According to the US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program, Ikrima is linked to the deadly 2010 bombings in Kampala, Uganda.
On July 11, 2010, during public screenings of the FIFA World Cup final, suicide bombers attacked two crowded venues in the Ugandan capital, killing 76 people, including one American citizen, and injuring many others.
Later, the coordinated attacks were claimed by al-Shabaab, the Somalia-based terrorist group affiliated with al-Qaeda.
Investigations by US and Ugandan authorities have revealed that Ikrima played a major role in planning and overseeing the attacks.
“Senior al-Shabaab member Abdikadir Mohamed Abdikadir (also known as Ikrima) played a significant role in planning and directing these attacks,” noted the US government.
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The Trump Government Promises a Reward
He is a wanted figure and is believed to have continued ties to extremist operations in East Africa.
Consequently, the U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program announced on Thursday, July 10, that anyone who provides credible information on Ikrima’s whereabouts or his involvement in the Kampala bombings is eligible for financial rewards.
The US government will issue a reward of up to $5 million and possible relocation.
“If you have information on these attacks, Ikrima, or any other individuals involved, we urge you to contact us securely,” read a statement from the program.
The public is encouraged to share tips via encrypted messaging platforms such as Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp. A Tor-based tips line is also available to ensure anonymity and protection for informants.
“Contact us via Signal, Telegram, or WhatsApp, or our Tor-based tips line. Your information could make you eligible for a reward and relocation,” added the statement.
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Details of the 2010 Uganda Bombing
On July 11, 2010, Uganda experienced one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in its history when multiple bombs exploded in Kampala, killing more than 70 people.
The first explosion occurred around 10:30 PM at an Ethiopian restaurant in the Kabalagala area. The second and third blasts took place nearly an hour later at the Kyadondo Rugby Club, where two bombs went off almost simultaneously.
All three locations were crowded with people gathered to watch the World Cup final match. Investigators believe the first two bombs were detonated by suicide attackers.
In response, the FBI’s New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) sent a team of agents, analysts, and forensic experts to support the Ugandan authorities. Specialists from other FBI divisions also joined the mission, bringing expertise in evidence collection and explosives analysis.
The investigation remains ongoing, and the FBI is working closely with Ugandan law enforcement to uncover all those involved.
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