The governor of Borno State, Baba Ganalum, has confirmed the killing of a high-ranking Boko Haram commander by the Nigerian military.
The governor of Borno State, Baba Ganalum, has confirmed the killing of a high-ranking Boko Haram commander by the Nigerian military. He made this statement shortly after visiting security operatives in the Kukawa local council area. Reporter Jesse Tafida has the details.
The Nigerian army has been engaged in the fight against insurgents for the past 14 years. Many security operatives have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending Nigerian troops at Aliro village in Kukawa. During an intensive military operation, one of the highest-ranking members of Boko Haram was killed along with his deputies. Although some personnel were lost, the military performed admirably. Governor Zulum emphasized the importance of supporting the military and local community defense groups, stating, "This is the main reason for my visit. We need to strengthen their resilience, as well as that of the communities. I am here to listen to them, and they are doing very well."
Governor Zulum pledged maximum support to the military, paramilitary forces, civilian Joint Task Force hunters, and vigilantes. He believes that this support will motivate them in their ongoing fight against insurgency.
Senior reporter Jesse Tafida joins us live for more updates. Jesse, do we know the identity of the Boko Haram commander that Governor Zulum confirmed was killed by the Nigerian military?
Yes, the name of the top commander was revealed by the governor to the press today. According to him, the commander was Abu Fatima, an emir who has been one of the top leaders terrorizing the northeast region, particularly Borno State, including Kukawa, Monguno, and surrounding areas. This development occurred around four days ago, and residents are receiving this news with joy, not only in Monguno but throughout other areas in northern Borno.
Regarding the implications of this announcement, it seems that residents may feel more secure and be able to sleep peacefully now, doesn't it?
Absolutely. The situation has changed; it's not like before when individuals felt uneasy about their safety at night. I am currently outside in Monguno at 10 p.m., and everything seems to be fine. The military is present, and so are the members of the civilian Joint Task Force.
