Troops neutralise 1,106 terrorists in Borno
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised 1,106 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and intercepted over N300 million in illicit funds from their financiers. This was made public by the outgoing Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, during his farewell address held at the Maimalari […]
Over 1,000 terrorists from Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were neutralised by troops during Operation Hadin Kai, according to Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, the outgoing Theatre Commander. The operation also intercepted more than N300 million in illicit funds and arrested 758 logistics collaborators.
Troops recovered over 475 weapons, 24,409 rounds of ammunition, and 295 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which were safely detonated. The success was attributed to a combination of sustained kinetic pressure and robust non-kinetic engagements, leading to an unprecedented wave of surrenders. Over 969 JAS/ISWAP fighters and their family members laid down their arms in the past year.
The theatre also recorded major victories in rescue operations, rescuing 638 civilians and safely evacuating all 46 students from a school in Monguno. Notable insurgent leaders, including Abu Bilal Al-Muniki, Malam Jidda, Abu Modu, and Abul Kaka, were neutralised. Major General Abubakar thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the nation and the Borno State Government.
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