Military Eliminates Top Boko Haram Commanders in Bama Operations
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, with support from Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force (NAF) platforms, have neutralised several key Boko Haram commanders during coordinated air operations in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the airstrikes were carried out on December 25, 2025, following credible and actionable human intelligence on the movement and concentration of terrorists in the area.
In the initial strike, no fewer than 10 Boko Haram fighters were killed. Those neutralised were identified as Abul Kaka, Ibn Mu’azu, Abu Muhammad, Ba Alhaji, Bakura, Modu, Abu Hassan, Kaka Alai, Abba Yakariye, and Bamusa. Another terrorist, identified as Ubaida, was said to have sustained severe injuries during the operation.
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The sources further revealed that a follow-up strike by Nigerian Air Force assets resulted in the immediate killing of three additional terrorists.
According to security assessments, the majority of the neutralised fighters were loyalists of Bafu, a notorious Boko Haram commander operating within the Bama axis. The operation has significantly degraded the group’s operational and fighting capability in the area, particularly among elements under Bafu’s command.
While the overall security situation in Bama was reported to be calm after the operation, sources noted that the environment remains fluid and unpredictable due to the evolving nature of insurgent activities in the region.
By PRNigeria
