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Operation HADIN KAI Neutralizes Boko Haram Terrorists' Kingpin and Recovers Arms in Borno State

Strategic Insights

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Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have made significant gains in their fight against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing Malam Jidda, a kingpin and Ameer of Ngorgore, along with several other terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle. The operation, which involved close air support, led to the killing of Malam Jidda and recovery of assorted arms and equipment. In a related development, troops discovered additional neutralized bodies of terrorists and recovered more arms in the Mallamfatori general area.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malam Jidda, a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists' kingpin and Ameer of Ngorgore, was neutralized by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the Timbuktu Triangle on June 9, 2025.
  • The operation resulted in the killing of several other terrorists, with some fleeing with gunshot wounds.
  • Troops also engaged terrorists in a snap ambush, subduing them with superior firepower.
  • The operation led to the discovery of additional neutralized bodies of terrorists and recovery of assorted arms and equipment in the Mallamfatori general area.
  • Items recovered include AK-47 rifles, terrorists' motorcycles, large quantity of ammunition, Ak-47 rifle magazines, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes, hand grenades, hand held radios, and sundry items.
  • The operation demonstrates the effectiveness of close air support in combating Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
  • The neutralization of Malam Jidda and other terrorists is a significant blow to the group's leadership and operations in the region.

Statistics:

  • 1: Malam Jidda, a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists' kingpin, was neutralized by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the Timbuktu Triangle on June 9, 2025.
  • Several: Additional neutralized bodies of terrorists were discovered in the Mallamfatori general area.
  • 1: Troops recovered large quantities of ammunition in the Timbuktu Triangle during the operation.
  • 1: Items recovered include AK-47 rifles, terrorists' motorcycles, Ak-47 rifle magazines, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes, hand grenades, hand held radios, and sundry items.

Sources:

- A statement issued by Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, in Maiduguri on Sunday, without specified date.

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