Troops eliminate 7 top commanders of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists – Army

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Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force and Nigerian Armed Forces have
eliminated not less than seven commanders of Boko Haram terrorists in
Tumbus of Lake Chad region, Army Headquarters says.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this
in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

Musa said that the neutralised commanders were Abba Mainok, Bukar
Dunokaube, Abu kololo, Abor Kime, said to be of Arab origin and likely their
ISIS trainer.

Others according to him are, Mann Chari, Dawoud Abdoulaye from Mali and
Abu Hamza.

“All these were said to be commanders of various Tumbus controlling fighters
before they were decisively dealt with l by the military bombardment.

“Although these names may not be real and may likely nicknames.

“Nonetheless, it is an unprecedented feat to our quest of clearing the remnants
of these criminals in the area.

“Consequently, efforts are ongoing to get more information on their true
identities,” he said.

Musa disclosed that the troops were in celebration mood as a result of
successes of their combined efforts of artillery and air bombardments of
suspected hideouts of the terrorists.

He added that it was mourning and a monumental set back to the erstwhile
Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters hibernating at the triangular area of the region.

Musa said information coming from the criminal group’s enclave escaping to
Sudan and CAR indicates that at least no fewer than seven of their key
commanders have been wasted by the superior forces of the MNJTF.

Army spokesperson said that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai
had commended the troops for this great effort and enjoined them to do
more.

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