Troops of OPHK Neutralise Boko Haram Top Commander Abu Fatima
Borno State (Core Reporters) In yet another significant feat, Operation HADIN KAI, supported by the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), on Friday, May 30, eliminated a wanted JAS/BHT Commander, Abu Fatima and his deputies in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State,
The sting operation coordinated by the land, maritime, and air components troops of Operation HADIN KAI by the Special Forces Battalion was conducted following credible intelligence on the activities of the terrorists’ kingpin at Alayaru village, around the Alagarno general area.
During the operation, troops launched a fierce air and land assault on the terrorists exchanging high volume of fire that overwhelmed the terrorists, forcing them to flee in disarray. The Air Component platforms scrambled overhead troops to provide support, while intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance was also provided by the MNJTF air assets.
Consequently, the determined troops pursued the terrorists, neutralising 3 including the wanted commander Amir Abu Fatima, while others fled with gunshot wounds. Additionally, his deputies Abu Maryam and Abu Modu, the terrorists’ Improvised Explosive Device expert, were revealed to be among the killed in action by troops at Alayaru.
However, at the end of the operations, troops recovered motorcycles, AK-47 Rifles with magazines, hand Grenade, assorted ammunition, a radio, phones motorcycle spare tyre, primed IED in 4 litre kegs, pressure plate, batteries, RCIED Switch, Sappers Cable, detonating cord and other IED making materials.
The joint intelligence led operation signifies the dynamic posture adopted by troops of OPHK, in collaboration with MNJTF and CJTF, to counter the terrorists’ tactics, techniques and procedures.
A statement by the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Reuben Kovangiya enjoined the general public to continue providing troops with credible information, that would assist them in containing the security threats in the North East Theatre of operations.