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‎BREAKING: Troops Kill Terrorist Commander With ₦100m Bounty, Others In Borno

‎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.


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