Special Forces troops under Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Amir Abu Fatima, during a precision strike on a terrorist stronghold in the Kukawa axis of Borno State.
The operation, launched on Thursday, followed credible intelligence pointing to the location of the high-value target.
A statement on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Friday said Abu Fatima, who had a ₦100 million bounty on his head, was fatally wounded in an intense gun battle, adding that his deputy, several explosives experts, and multiple fighters were also neutralised.
The statement titled, ‘Special forces under Operation Hadin Kai eliminate key Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Amir, Abu Fatima, and his lieutenants, read, “In a major counter-terrorism success, Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI conducted a precision strike on 30 May 2025, targeting a key Boko Haram/ISWAP stronghold in the Kukawa axis of Northern Borno State.
“The operation, based on credible intelligence, aimed to neutralise Amir Abu Fatima, a notorious terrorist commander who has a ₦100 million bounty on his head.
“During the intense exchange of fire, Abu Fatima was fatally wounded by gunfire. His deputy, several explosives experts, and multiple other terrorists were also eliminated in the confrontation.”
The service also said troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, magazines, improvised explosive device materials, and assorted ordnance during the raid.
“Troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted ordnance, and IED-making materials. The mission was completed without casualties on its own forces.
“This operation delivers a significant blow to terrorist leadership in the region and reinforces the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s avowed commitment to restoring peace in the North East. See pictures below, ” it added.
