Boko Haram Commander, Scores of Terrorists Neutralized in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully neutralized a top Boko Haram commander, Ibn Khalid, and several other terrorists, including their cameraman, in Borno State.
The operation was part of a broader effort by the army to crack down on terrorist activities in remote communities across the state.
The military operation led to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, ammunition, and logistics equipment belonging to the terrorists. Items seized included 7.62mm special ammunition, a PKT belt, an AK-47 rifle magazine, a Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb, and other military gear.
Troops deployed in Monguno repelled an attempted terrorist infiltration and pursued the fleeing insurgents, discovering blood trails along their withdrawal routes. In a separate encounter at Bitta, in Gwoza Local Government Area, troops again repelled an infiltration attempt, killing several fighters, including Ibn Khalid and the group’s cameraman.
The military operation has resulted in the neutralization of at least 17 terrorists in offensives stretching from Sambisa Forest to Madagali and Kaga local government areas. Several motorcycles and logistics items were also seized, dealing a significant blow to the terrorist group’s operations in the region.
