- Safiu Kehinde
Another notorious leader of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram terrorists group, Amir Abu Fatima, has been neutralized by the Nigerian Special Forces troop.
This was disclosed in a statement shared of the Nigerian Army’s official X handle on Friday.
According to the statement, Amir who had N100 million bounty on his head was killed alongside his deputy, several explosive experts and slither suspected terrorists along Kukawa axis of Borno State.
While no casualty was recorded amongst the troop, the Nigerian Army described the operation as a significant blow to terrorist leadership in the Northeast region.
Items recovered from the terrorists include several AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted ordnance, and IED-making materials.
The statement read in part; “In a major counter-terrorism success, Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI conducted a precision strike on 30 May 2025, targeting a key Boko Haram/ISWAP stronghold in the Kukawa axis of Northern Borno State.
“The operation, based on credible intelligence, aimed to neutralize Amir Abu Fatima, a notorious terrorist commander who has a ₦100 million bounty on his head.
“During the intense exchange of fire, Abu Fatima, was fatally wounded by gunfire. His deputy, several explosives experts, and multiple other terrorists were also eliminated in the confrontation.
“Troops recovered several AK-47 rifles, magazines, assorted ordnance, and IED-making materials. The mission was completed without casualties on own forces.
“This operation delivers a significant blow to terrorist leadership in the region and reinforces the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s avowed commitment to restoring peace in the North East.”