The Designation of Abubakar Shekau, Also Known as Abu Mohammed Abubakar bin Mohammed, Also Known as Shekau, Also Known as Abu Muhammed Abubakar Bi Muhammed, Also Known as Shehu, Also Known as Shayku, as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist Pursuant to Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as Amended

“Acting under the authority of and in accordance with section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268 of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, I hereby determine that the individual known as Abubakar Shekau, also known as Abu Mohammed Abubakar Bin Mohammed, also known as Shekau, also known as Abu Muhammed Abubakar Bi Muhammed, also known as Shehu, also known as Shayku, committed, or poses a significant risk of committing, acts of terrorism that threaten the security of U.S. nationals or the national security, foreign policy, or economy of the United States.”

77 FR 38127
Published 06-26-2012