Face of Another Boko Haram Kingpin Nabbed by Nigerian Military (Photo)

Posted by Odinaka on Wed 30th Sep, 2015 - tori.ng

Nigeria army troops have gunned down a notorious terrorists said to be wreaking havoc around Gwoza local government area of Borno state.

A notorious Boko Haram terrorist has been shot dead by the Nigerian Army in an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists’ enclaves around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

The military troops of 3 Division have also arrested a suspected Boko Haram kingpin, Tijjani Damagum.

A statement by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Sani Usman, said the terrorist, who was notorious for carrying out terrorism activities in the surrounding communities, was gunned down by troops on Monday afternoon.

Sani said the terrorist was tracked to his base, where he had been coordinating attacks.

Below is an official press statement from the Nigerian Army:

In an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists enclave around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wrecking havoc among the communities was gunned by our troops on Monday afternoon.

During the operation 4 other terrorists were believed to escape with gun shotwounds. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him. In a related development, troops of 3 Division have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group kingpin, Alhaji Tijjani Usman Damagum.

He was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State yesterday. A high profile Boko Haram terrorists’ group member, he has led Boko Haram members on various attacks especially in Yobe State.

The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation with a view to arraign him soon. Thank you for your usual cooperation.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman

Acting Director Army Public Relations