Troops neutralise Boko Haram second-in-command in Sambisa Forest operation 

Troops of the Joint Activity Pressure (North East) have neutralised the second-in-command of Boko Haram, Abu Khalid, throughout an evening operation within the Sambisa Forest.

The announcement was conveyed in a press release posted on the official X account of the Presidency Nigeria on Monday.

The operation is a part of ongoing efforts to dismantle Boko Haram’s networks and restore safety in Borno State.

The assertion confirmed that the evening operation in Komala, Konduga Native Authorities Space, resulted within the killing of Abu Khalid, Boko Haram’s second-in-command, together with 10 different terrorists.

Troops additionally recovered 5 AK-47 rifles, ammunition, bicycles, meals, medical provides, and different logistics from the hideout. There have been no casualties among the many troops concerned within the mission.

“Troops of the Joint Activity Pressure (North East), alongside the Civilian Joint Activity Pressure (CJTF), have neutralised Abu Khalid, second-in-command of Boko Haram within the Sambisa Forest, and 10 different terrorists throughout an evening operation in Komala, Konduga LGA, Borno State. 5 AK-47 rifles, ammunition, bicycles, logistics, meals, and medical provides had been recovered, with no casualties amongst troops,” the assertion learn.

The assertion confirmed that the Joint Activity Pressure and the Civilian Joint Activity Pressure (CJTF) will proceed operations throughout Boko Haram strongholds, together with the Sambisa Forest, Mandara Mountains, and Timbuktu Triangle.

The mission is to neutralise all remaining terrorist parts and restore lasting peace and {economic} stability to the North East.

The success of the North East JTF alongside the Civilian Joint Activity Pressure comes simply days after a sequence of lethal rebel assaults in Borno State, which left at the least 25 civilians and 11 safety personnel lifeless. The incidents underscore the continuing safety challenges within the area.

Safety sources confirmed the deaths of 9 troopers and two CJTF members, with 16 others wounded. The operation concerned hours of heavy gunfire earlier than troops managed to repel the attackers.

Nigeria’s safety issues transcend the northeast, attracting rising worldwide consideration. The nation can also be grappling with widespread kidnappings and banditry in different areas.

In the meantime, communities in Borno and neighbouring states proceed to bear the results of a long-running battle.