Again, OPHK troops kill Top Boko Haram commander,10 others

Recovers arms, ammunition, medical consumables in Borno

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri

Barely 24 hours after Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) killed a notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander (JULAIBIB), operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle with scores of others, another second in command at Sambisa identified as Abu Khalid was killed, alongside 10 other terrorists by same Troops of Sector 1 and members of Civilian Joint Task Force on Operation DESERT Sanity.

The successes were recorded yesterday night after Troops made contact with the terrorists at Komala general area, Konduga local government area of Borno state.

Reliable Securiry Source told our Correspondent on Sunday morning that the incident took place at about 11pm, which led to recovery of five (5) AK47 rifles, magazines, several bicycles, logistics/ assorted food items and medical consumables.

Komala is just about 35kms drive from Maiduguri, although the community now deserted for many years, it is located along the dangerous Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road.

The Security Source who is not authorized to talk to the Press said: ” Troops of Sector 1 with members of Civilian Joint Task Force on Operation DESERT Sanity made contact with Boko Haram terrorists in Komala general area.

“During exchange of gunfire at about 1100hrs, a Top Leader, Second-In- Command of Boko Haram in Sambisa Forests namely: Abu Khalid and 10 other terrorists were neutralized, Troops also recovered five (5) AK47 rifles, magazines, several bicycles, logistics/ assorted food items and medical consumables.

“No any casualty recorded from our troops as their morales remained high for the ongoing clearance operations in Sambia forests, Mandara Mountains, Timbuktu Triangle and other Boko Haram/ISWAP hideouts in the North East “. The Source explained.

Confirming the incident, the Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Sani Uba in a press statement on Sunday said : “Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded another significant operational success with the neutralisation of a top Boko Haram/ISWAP leader Abu Khalid, identified as the Second-in-Command of Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest, alongside 10 other terrorists during a night operation in Borno State.

“Barely 24 hours after troops eliminated the notorious Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Julaibib, operating within the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Operation DESERT SANITY, made contact with terrorists at the Komala general area of Konduga Local Government Area during night offensives at about 11:00 p.m. Abu Khalid was a key figure within the terrorist hierarchy, coordinating operations and logistics in the Sambisa axis.

“Following the successful engagement, troops recovered five (5) AK-47 rifles, magazines, several bicycles, assorted logistics and food items, as well as huge medical consumables.

“No casualty was recorded among own troops during the operation. Troops’ morale remains high as clearance operations continue across the Sambisa Forest, Mandara Mountains, Timbuktu Triangle and other known hideouts of Boko Haram and ISWAP in the North East region.

“The Joint Task Force (North East) reaffirms its commitment to sustaining the tempo of operations until all terrorist elements are neutralised , lasting peace and economic stability are restored to the region.

“The Military High Command commended the troops for their sacrifices and dedication in the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities in the North East region, urging them to sustain the operational tempo”. Abu stated.

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