By Matthias Ogbagah (Rainbow Newspaper)
BORNO – The Special Force of Nigerian troops under “Operation HADIN KAI”, Kukawa axis of Northern Borno State, eliminated a notorious terrorist commander, Amir Abu Fatima, who has a ₦100 million bounty on his head.
According to a press release by the Nigeria troop, the 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.
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 its forces.
According to the press release, the 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.
The operation was based on credible intelligence and aimed to neutralize Amir Abu Fatima, a notorious terrorist commander who has a ₦100 million bounty on his head.
