Mai Hijabi: Massive jubilation as military kills deadly terrorist leader, 164 others in Jigawa, see full details

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs and security matters.

Dutse, Jigawa state - The defence headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday, October 10, said a notorious terrorist leader in Jigawa state, Mai Hijabi, has been killed.

The DHQ disclosed that Hijabi was neutralised in an operation conducted during the week. This — the DHQ said — was part of its effort to strongly tackle terror groups across the northern parts of Nigeria.

Major-General Edward Buba, the director of defence media operations, revealed this while briefing newsmen on the recent activities of the troops.

Furthermore, Buba noted that 165 terrorists were killed and 238 suspects apprehended.

A relieved Buba said:

“Our operations have destroyed a substantial part of the combat capacity of these terror groups and their leadership."For instance, one of the notorious terrorist commanders in Jigawa state known as Mai Hijabi, was eliminated from the battlefield during the week."Troops are, therefore, increasingly making significant strides across all theatres of operations."

Legit.ng reports that Jigawa is one of six northwest states in Nigeria battling a 13-year banditry scourge. Other hardline groups have also killed tens of thousands of people and displaced more than thousands.

The armed groups, commonly called bandits, raid villages, kill and abduct residents, and burn homes after looting them.

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The Nigerian military insisted that Dokubo lacked the capability to challenge the military or bring down its aircraft, warning him to steer clear.

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Source: Legit.ng