Nigerian Army Kill Boko Haram Commander In Yobe

A Boko Haram commander, Abu Shekau, has reportedly been killed during an attack on the Sabon Fagi community in Gujba LGA of Yobe state.

Naija News reports that a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, in a post via X, noted that the terrorists invaded the community on Friday.

According to the publication, troops of the Nigerian Army killed four Boko Haram fighters during the gun duel that ensued, stressing that some insurgents escaped with bullet wounds.

Makama added that the troops recovered several weapons from the insurgents.

The post read, “Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local vigilantes, successfully repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Sabon Fagi community in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

“Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred at approximately 11:00 p.m., resulted in a fierce gun battle that left four insurgents dead, including a notorious Boko Haram commander identified as Abu Shekau.

“The troops recovered weapons from the insurgents after engaging them with superior firepower, forcing others to flee and securing a decisive victory for the security forces.

“Abu Shekau, a staunch loyalist and admirer of the late Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, was considered a significant figure within the terror group.

“Abu Shekau (Father of Shekau) had named his son after Abubakar Shekau as a mark of reverence for the group’s former ruthless leader.”