Military Kill Top B’Haram Commander, Arrest Drone Supplier in Adamawa Operations
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-insurgency operations in Adamawa State, neutralising two suspected Boko Haram fighters — including a top commander — arresting a suspected drone supplier, and recovering logistics items in coordinated offensives.
Security sources said that at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, troops in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters engaged suspected Boko Haram fighters in an ambush along the Visik River line in Madagali Local Government Area. During the exchange of gunfire, one terrorist identified as Abdullahi Mafa, described as a former hybrid commander operating in the Madagali axis, was neutralised.
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In a related development the same day, troops carried out a raid at Madagali Motor Park around 6:30 p.m., leading to the arrest of a 64-year-old suspect, Dauda Usman Gubula, alleged to be a Boko Haram collaborator and drone as well as logistics supplier. Items recovered from the suspect included two aerial drones and 20 solar power banks.
The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigation.
Earlier, at about 12:50 a.m. on Thursday, troops working alongside local vigilantes and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) ambushed suspected terrorists at Gwadale deserted village along the Ngoshe–Kirawa road in Adamawa State.
According to sources, the insurgents were intercepted while transporting logistics supplies. Troops engaged them with heavy gunfire, resulting in the neutralisation of one suspect, while others reportedly fled with possible gunshot wounds.
Subsequent exploitation of the area led to the recovery of one carton of detergent and a bag of salt believed to be intended for terrorist logistics support. The troops later returned to their Forward Operating Base in Pulka at about 2:30 a.m.
Military officials said the coordinated operations underscore ongoing efforts to dismantle Boko Haram’s command structure, disrupt its supply chains, and restore security across the North-East theatre.
By PRNigeria
