In a renewed offensive against the Boko Haram terrorists, with close air support from the Air Component, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ kingpin, Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba LGA of Borno State and several other terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle.
Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, in a statement issued Monday said the terrorists’ commander, who is said to be the Ameer of Ngorgore and Malumti villages, met his waterloo alongside other terrorists, during a coordinated ground and air operations launched by OPHK on 9 June 2025.
He explained that during the operations in Ngazalgana, troops came in contact with the terrorists, subduing them with superior firepower, resulting in the killing of Jidda, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
Kovangiya noted: “Troops also while on a snap ambush from another front into the Timbuktu Triangle, came in contact with the terrorists, engaging them with heavy fire. Resultantly, several terrorists were neutralised during the encounter.
“Relatedly, continued exploitation of Mallamfatori general area, in Abadam Local Government, where troops recently neutralised several terrorists, have led to the discovery of other neutralised bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment.”
Kovangiya said items recovered during the coordinated offensives include; AK-47 Rifles, terrorists’ Motorcycles, large quantity of ammunition, Ak – 47 rifle magazines, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes, Hand Grenades, hand held radios and other sundry items.
He stressed that these renewed offensives, underscore the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by Operation HADIN KAI backed by an efficient Air Component, while remaining committed to its operational objectives, to ensure the complete defeat of Boko Haram/ISWAP and the restoration of peace and security in the North-East region.