Military Operation HADIN KAI Claims Killing of Boko Haram Kingpin Malam Jidda

The military operation HADIN KAI has launched a renewed offensive against Boko Haram, resulting in the killing of a terrorist kingpin, Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to Captain Reuben Kovangiya, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, the operation involved coordinated ground and air efforts by the troops, leading to the neutralization of several terrorists and the recovery of various arms and equipment.

Key Takeaways:

• The operation resulted in the killing of Malam Jidda, a Boko Haram kingpin, in Ngazalgana Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
• The operation involved coordinated ground and air efforts by the troops, leading to the neutralization of several terrorists.
• The troops recovered assorted arms and equipment, including AK-47 Rifles, terrorists' motorcycles, large quantities of ammunition, and hand-held radios.
• The operation underscored the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by Operation HADIN KAI, backed by an efficient Air Component.
• The military aims to ensure the complete defeat of Boko Haram/ISWAP and the restoration of peace and security in the North-East region.

Statistics:

• Malam Jidda, a Boko Haram kingpin, was killed in the operation.
• Several terrorists were neutralized in the operation.
• Various arms and equipment were recovered, including:

+ 1 type of rifle (not specified)

+ 10+ terrorists' motorcycles

+ Large quantities of ammunition

+ 10+ AK-47 rifle magazines

+ 5+ Rocket Propelled Gun tubes

+ Hand Grenades

+ Hand-held radios

Sources:

• "Army intensifies Operation HADIKAI in Yobe." (Exact source not available)
• Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI.