The Defence Headquarters announced Thursday the names of terrorist leaders who were killed in various operations in the northern part of the country.
The operations took place between January and March 2024.
One of the leaders was Abu Bilal Minuki, also known as Abubakar Mainok, who was the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP).
He operated in the Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State and on the Abuja Kaduna Highway. He was killed by troops on February 21, 2024.
Other terrorist leaders who were neutralized include Kachallah Damina (killed on March 24 along with over 50 combatants), Kachallah Alhaji Dayi, Kachallah Idi (Namaidaro), Kachallah Kabiru (Doka), Kachallah Azarailu (Farin-Ruwa), Kachallah Balejo, Ubangida, Alhaji Baldu, and many more.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed the information to reporters in Abuja. He stated that 2,351 terrorists were killed, 2,308 were arrested, and 1,241 kidnapped hostages were rescued during the recent period.
