The Nigerian Military has finally eliminated a top terrorist commander with a hundred million naira bounty, around Kukawa axis in Northern Borno in a special operation by troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion under 19 Brigade of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI.
In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye and made available to Channel Network Afrique (CNA), the Special Forces conducted a commando strike deep into the enclave of the terrorists with the sole intent of getting Amir Abu Fatima, who had a bounty of 100 Million Naira placed on him as a reward for any credible intelligence that will lead to his capture.
The state read in parts:
“In continuation of the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s operations across the county and in line with our mandate, troops of 101 Special Forces Battalion under 19 Brigade of Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI conducted a special terrorist leader decapitation operations in Northern Borno from Kukawa axis in the early hours of today 30 May 25.
“The Special Forces conducted a commando strike deep into the enclave of the terrorists with the sole intent of getting Amir Abu Fatima, who had a bounty of 100 Million Naira placed on him as a reward for any credible intelligence that will lead to his capture.
“During the strike operation, there was an intense and fierce gun battle between the terrorists and our troops.
The superior fire power of our gallant troops killed Abu Fatima alongside his bomb/IED making experts. Troops also destroyed the camp as well as IED making materials.
“Other items recovered during the operation were AK47 rifles, some magazines loaded with 7.62mm special ammunition, and other ordinances.
“Troops of AFN will continue its operations across the country within the ambit of the law giving due regards to human rights in line with global best practices in orders to safeguard national security, support our allies and maintain regional stability.
“The AFN remains focused in our determination to defeat terrorism, banditr, and other criminalities in the country in order to ensure the safety of all Nigerians. The AFN is, therefore, calling on all citizens to go about their daily activities lawfully without fear of intimidation.
“We solicit continued sharing of credible information with our troops in order to enhance our operations. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public”.
