Nigerian troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have successfully neutralized Mallam Jidda, a high-profile ISWAP terrorist commander, along with several of his fighters during coordinated air and ground operations in northeastern Nigeria.
According to a statement released on Tuesday by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations at Headquarters Theatre Command in Maiduguri, the operation was executed on June 9 in the Ngazalgana area of Gujba Local Government Area in Yobe State, with additional air support from the Air Component of OPHK.
"Malam Jidda, who was identified as the Ameer of Ngorgore and Malumti villages, met his end during a fierce engagement with troops, who overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower," the military statement confirmed.
Extended Operations and Recoveries
The military spokesperson revealed that while some terrorists escaped with gunshot wounds, others were neutralized during follow-up operations in the Timbuktu Triangle area, where troops conducted a strategic ambush operation.
"In the course of continued exploitation in the Mallamfatori general area of Abadam LGA, where recent offensives had been recorded, troops discovered more bodies of neutralized terrorists and recovered an array of arms and equipment," Kovangiya stated.
The recovered items include AK-47 rifles, motorcycles, rocket-propelled gun tubes, magazines, large quantities of ammunition, hand grenades, hand-held radios, and various logistical supplies.
Commitment to Regional Security
The army spokesman emphasized that these renewed offensive operations highlight the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by Operation Hadin Kai, supported by precise and timely air strikes.
He reaffirmed the Theatre Command's unwavering commitment to completely defeat Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents and restore peace and security across Nigeria's North-East region.
This operation represents another significant blow to terrorist networks operating in the region, following several recent successful military interventions against insurgent groups.
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