Military Forces Successfully Eliminate Boko Haram Leader Amir Abu Fatima and Other Key Members in Borno Operation
In a significant counter-terrorism operation, Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai neutralized prominent Boko Haram commander Amir Abu Fatima in the Kukawa region of Borno State. The ₦100 million bounty placed on Fatima's head underscored his role as a significant figure in the insurgency.
The Army revealed the successful operation in a statement posted on their Twitter handle on Friday, detailing that the troops engaged in a fierce gun battle with Fatima and other members of the terrorist group, resulting in the recovery of several AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted explosives, and materials used to build Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
The operation, conducted on May 30, 2025, targeted a key Boko Haram stronghold in Northern Borno State. It aimed to eliminate Fatima, described as a notorious terrorist commander, and his top lieutenants, including Abu Maryam and Abu Modu. Also killed during the exchange of fire were several explosives experts.
The military announced that troops sustained no casualties during the operation. The mission marked a significant setback for terrorist leadership in the region, reinforcing the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to restoring peace in the North East.
According to reports, Abu Fatima oversaw operations in the Kukawa district and played a central role in the organization. His death is expected to disrupt the group's operations and weaken its leadership.
- The Army's successful operation in Nigeria, codenamed Operation Hadin Kai, targeted key leaders of Boko Haram in a significant counter-terrorism mission.
- General news outlets reported that the Army neutralized the notorious commander Amir Abu Fatima in the Kukawa region of Borno State, who oversaw operations in the district and played a central role in the insurgency.
- In the politically volatile region of war-and-conflicts, the death of Abu Fatima is expected to cause a ripple effect, potentially weakening the leadership of Boko Haram and disrupting its operations.
- With the recovery of several AK-47 rifles, magazines, explosives, and materials used to build Improvised Explosive Devices, the crime-and-justice implications of the operation are far-reaching, reinforcing the Armed Forces of Nigeria's efforts to restore peace in the North East.
