The Defence Headquarters announced the names of top terrorist leaders who were killed in various operations in the northern part of the country on Thursday.
The DHQ mentioned that the terrorist leaders were eliminated in different operations from January to March 2024.
The names of the terrorist leaders include Abu Bilal Minuki (also known as Abubakar Mainok) – the leader of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP) and Haruna Isiya Boderi. He was a well-known terrorist who operated in the Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State and on the Abuja Kaduna Highway. He was killed by troops on 21 Feb 24.
Other names include Kachallah Damina (killed on March 24 by troops along with over 50 fighters), Kachallah Alhaji Dayi, Kachallah Idi (Namaidaro), Kachallah Kabiru (Doka), Kachallah Azarailu (Farin-Ruwa), Kachallah Balejo, Ubangida, Alhaji Baldu and many others.
During a press briefing in Abuja, the Director Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed the names to journalists.
He also mentioned that a total of 2,351 terrorists were killed, 2,308 were captured, and 1,241 kidnapped hostages were rescued during that period.
More details to come…
