Breaking: Defense unveils names of terrorist commanders killed

Names of terrorist kingpins killed during different operations in the northern part of the country have been unveiled.

The Defense Headquarters, on Thursday, said the terrorist leaders were eliminated in different operations between January and March 2024, according to the DHQ.

This are the names of the terrorist kingpins, Abu Bilal Minuki (aka Abubakar Mainok) – Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP) and Haruna Isiya Boderi. Who was a notorious terrorist who operated along Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State as well as the Abuja Kaduna Highway. He was killed by troops on 21 Feb 24.

Among others are Kachallah Damina (Neutralised on March 24 by troops. He was neutralised alongside over 50 combatants), Kachallah Alhaji Dayi, Kachallah Idi (Namaidaro), Kachallah Kabiru (Doka), Kachallah Azarailu (Farin-Ruwa), Kachallah Balejo, Ubangida, Alhaji Baldu among several others.

Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director Defence Media Operations, revealed the names to journalists during a briefing in Abuja.

He added that a total of 2,351 terrorists were killed while 2,308 were arrested and 1,241 kidnapped hostages were rescued during the period under review.