Troops Eliminate Top Boko Haram Commanders, Recover Arms And Ammunition In Borno

As part of ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the North East, ground troops and the air component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have eliminated nine Boko Haram terrorists, including two senior commanders, in Borno State.

The Nigerian Army in a brief statement on Saturday, said the commanders were neutralised in a foiled attacks on Bita and Wulgo in Borno State on 21 and 22 August 2025. 
 
“The top commanders identified as Abu Nazir (Munzir of Juye) and Abu Fatima (Munzir of Koloram), were eliminated during a fierce gun battle at Wulgo,” the statement read. 
 
"Troops during the operations, recovered AKA-47 rifles, a catche of ammunition and 6 motorcycles belonging to the insurgents.
 
“The military high command has lauded troops for the feat and urged them to sustain the offensives in the face of daunting challenges.”