By Our Reporter
The troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in a renewed offensive against the Boko Haram terrorists, have neutralised another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ kingpin Malam Jidda at Ngazalgana in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe and several others in the Timbuktu Triangle area of Borno.
In a statement on Monday, Capt. Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command, OPHK, said the operation was with close air support from the Air Component of OPHK.
Kovangiya 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 Monday.
He said the troops had during the operations in Ngazalgana, came in contact with the terrorists, subduing them with superior firepower, resulting in the killing of Malam Jidda, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
According to him, 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 Mallam Fatori general area, in Abadam Local Government of Borno, where troops recently neutralised several terrorists, have led to the discovery of other neutralised bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment.
“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.
Kovangiya said the renewed offensives, underscores the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by OPHK 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.
