Nigerian Army Eliminates Top Boko Haram Commander In Successful Operation.
The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised a top Boko Haram commander, Abba Alai, also known as the Amirul Khahid of Alafa, in a well-coordinated military operation in Garin Fallujah and Gwoza, Borno State.
According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the development on his official X handle, the operation was carried out by troops of the 21 Armoured Brigade in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian Joint Task Force. The troops acted on credible intelligence that insurgents were regrouping to launch attacks in the region.
A military source confirmed that the troops launched a well-planned assault on the terrorist stronghold, engaging the insurgents in an intense battle. Overpowered by superior firepower, the terrorists attempted to flee but suffered heavy casualties, including their commander, Abba Alai.
During the operation, security forces recovered a significant cache of weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, a DSHK heavy machine gun barrel, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a radio set, a motorcycle, and various medical supplies.
In a separate operation in Gwoza Local Government Area, troops successfully blocked an escape route from Sambisa Forest and engaged Boko Haram fighters in Gobara village. The encounter forced the terrorists into a chaotic retreat, leading to the recovery of additional weapons, including 57 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, three AK-47 rifle magazines, and two prototype firearms suspected to be used for terrorist training.
During the mission, troops also rescued an elderly woman who had been held hostage by the insurgents for 10 years, marking a significant humanitarian success.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, commended the troops for their bravery and reaffirmed the military’s commitment to eradicating insurgency in Nigeria.
“Our forces remain resolute in the fight against terrorism. We will continue to hunt down these criminal elements and restore lasting peace to the region,” Oluyede stated.
This latest success underscores the Nigerian Army’s determination to dismantle terrorist networks and ensure the safety of communities in the region.
