By Augustine Ehikioya
In a renewed offensive against Boko Haram terrorists, the troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) with close air support from the Air Component, have neutralized another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ kingpin, Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Several other terrorists were also neutralised in the Timbuktu Triangle.
The terrorists’ commander, who is said to be the Ameer of Ngorgore and Malumti villages, met his waterloo alongside other terrorists, during a coordinated ground and air operations launched by OPHK on 9 June, 2025.
This was disclosed in a statement by Captain Reuben Kovangiya, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters Theatre Command Operation HADIN KAI. It was made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA).
During the operations in Ngazalgana, it said that troops came in contact with the terrorists, subduing them with superior firepower, resulting in the killing of Malam Jidda, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
Troops also while on a snap ambush from another front into the Timbuktu Triangle, came in contact with the terrorists, engaging them with heavy fire.
Resultantly, it said that several terrorists were neutralised during the encounter.
“Relatedly, the continued exploitation of Mallam Fatori general area, in Abadam Local Government, where troops recently neutralised several terrorists, have led to the discovery of other neutralised bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment.
“Items recovered during the coordinated offensives include; AK-47 Rifles, terrorists’ Motorcycles, a large quantity of ammunition, AK-47 rifle magazines, Rocket Propelled Gun tubes, Hand Grenades, hand-held radios and other sundry items.
“These renewed offensives, underscore the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by Operation HADIN KAI backed by an efficient Air Component, while remaining committed to its operational objectives, to ensure the complete defeat of Boko Haram/ISWAP and the restoration of peace and security in the North-East region.” the statement stated.
