The Defence Headquarters unveiled the identities of terrorist leaders eliminated in various operations across the northern region of Nigeria. According to the DHQ, these high-ranking terrorists met their demise in separate operations conducted between January and March 2024.
Among the deceased terrorist kingpins are Abu Bilal Minuki, also known as Abubakar Mainok, who served as the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP). He operated in the Birnin Gwari Forest of Kaduna State and along the Abuja Kaduna Highway. Minuki was eliminated by troops on February 21, 2024.
Additionally, Kachallah Damina was neutralized by troops on March 24, along with over 50 combatants. Other eliminated terrorists include Kachallah Alhaji Dayi, Kachallah Idi (Namaidaro), Kachallah Kabiru (Doka), Kachallah Azarailu (Farin-Ruwa), Kachallah Balejo, Ubangida, Alhaji Baldu, and several others.
During a briefing in Abuja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed these names to journalists. He further revealed that a total of 2,351 terrorists were eliminated, 2,308 were arrested, and 1,241 kidnapped hostages were rescued during the specified period.
