Nigerian Army Announces Death of Boko Haram Commander Abu Khalid. Kaduna, Nigeria — Nigerian army officials confirmed on Sunday the death of Abu Khalid, a key commander of the Islamist terrorist organization Boko Haram, during a recent night raid in Borno State.
According to the Nigerian military, Abu Khalid was the second — in-command for the group’s logistics and operations in the Sambisa Forest, a known base for Boko Haram activities.
The raid, conducted by Nigerian armed forces, resulted in the death of Abu Khalid and ten other Boko Haram militants. No casualties were reported among the Nigerian military personnel involved in the operation. This development marks a rare success for the Nigerian armed forces, which have been addressing rising levels of violence in the country, including from Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
Officials commented on the matter. Com, quoting an army spokesperson. Boko Haram, which has been active in Nigeria’s north since 2009, has been responsible for thousands of deaths and has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Nigerian army’s success in neutralizing Abu Khalid and other militants comes as the military faces challenges on multiple fronts, including combating both Islamist terrorist groups and armed gangs that kidnap locals for ransom payments. Further details regarding the circumstances of Abu Khalid’s death and the overall impact of the operation are expected to emerge in the coming days.
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Source: Nigerian army announces death of Boko Haram commander Abu Khalid — [africanews.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
