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By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

In a decisive blow against terrorism, Nigerian Special Forces under Operation HADIN KAI have eliminated a high-profile Boko Haram/ISWAP commander, Amir Abu Fatima, along with several of his lieutenants in Kukawa, Northern Borno State.

The successful operation, carried out on May 30, 2025, followed credible intelligence reports on the terrorists’ hideout.

Abu Fatima, who had a ₦100 million bounty on his head, was fatally wounded in a fierce gun battle with troops. His deputy, explosives experts, and multiple fighters were also neutralized in the encounter.

Military sources confirmed the recovery of AK-47 rifles, ammunition, explosives, and IED-making materials from the scene.

No casualties were recorded among Nigerian forces.

This strike marks a major setback for terrorist operations in the region and underscores the Armed Forces’ ongoing efforts to restore stability in the Northeast.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have uncovered a fuel-smuggling operation allegedly supplying Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State and neighboring Cameroon.

During a raid on Hadiza and Sadiq Filling Station in Maiduguri, soldiers caught workers loading 500 jerrycans of fuel, suspected to be destined for terrorist hideouts.

Intelligence reports indicate that smugglers often use modified vehicles to transport petrol to insurgent camps near Pulka and Cameroon’s border areas.

Several suspects were arrested and reportedly confessed to delivering fuel to terrorism-linked locations, though they denied knowing the recipients.

Military sources condemned the act, labeling the perpetrators “economic saboteurs” aiding terrorism.

Authorities have vowed to intensify surveillance and prosecute all collaborators, warning that such sabotage of national security will not be tolerated.