Military kills top Boko Haram commander in Sambisa forest
The Nigerian military has recorded another major operational success with the elimination of a high-ranking Boko Haram terrorist (BHT) commander during sustained clearance operations in the North-East.
Reliable military sources told journalists that among the terrorists neutralised was Abu Khalid, identified as the second-in-command of the insurgents at the Sambisa Forest.
The sources said the killing of Mr Khalid, a key figure in the group’s command and control structure, represents a significant setback to terrorist activities within the notorious forest enclave.
According to sources, Mr Khalid played a critical role in coordinating attacks, logistics, and the movement of fighters across parts of the North- East, making his neutralisation a major boost to ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.
The military reaffirmed that ongoing operations would be sustained until all terrorist elements are eliminated, while urging remaining insurgents to lay down their arms and embrace peace.
(NAN)
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