Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno
posted 30th May 2025
Nigerian Army Special Forces Eliminate Key Boko Haram Leader in Borno
Kukawa, Borno State – In a significant victory for Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, Special Forces under Operation Hadin Kai conducted a precision strike on 30 May 2025, neutralising a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Amir Abu Fatima, in the Kukawa axis of Northern Borno State.
The operation, executed with pinpoint accuracy based on credible intelligence, targeted a stronghold of the terrorist group. Abu Fatima, a high-value target with a ₦100 million bounty on his head, was fatally wounded during an intense firefight. His deputy, several explosives experts, and multiple other terrorists were also eliminated in the confrontation.
Nigerian troops recovered a cache of weapons, including AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted ordnance, and materials used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Remarkably, the mission was completed without any casualties among the Nigerian forces.
This decisive operation delivers a crippling blow to the leadership of Boko Haram/ISWAP in the region, underscoring the Nigerian Armed Forces’ unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North East. The elimination of Abu Fatima and his lieutenants marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Nigeria.
The Nigerian Army has released images from the operation, highlighting the success of this critical mission.
