Breaking: Troops Kill Boko Haram/ISWAP Commander, Others, Details Emerge
- Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) eliminate a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Yusu, and 19 others during an operation in Yobe State
- The Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, says the operation began on March 9, foiling terrorists' attacks on military positions
- Lt. Col. Uba explains that the Joint Task Force successfully defended against coordinated efforts from the Goniri community
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Yobe State - A commander of the Boko Haram/ISWAP sect, identified as Abu Yusu, the Munzir of Dursula, and 19 others have been killed in Goniri Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) killed the terrorists during a series of raids on the Goniri community.
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The operation began on the night of Monday, 9 March 2026, and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
The Media Information Officer of OPHK, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said the terrorists targeted military positions under Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK).
As reported by Daily Trust, Uba made this known in a statement issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
He also admitted that some troops sustained injuries during the encounter but were promptly evacuated and are currently in stable condition.
"The terrorists were overwhelmed and forced to retreat in disarray, suffering heavy casualties, including a senior commander.”
Lt. Col. Uba said troops successfully foiled the terrorists’ coordinated efforts, which involved advances from Goniri village and the Ngamdu junction axis in an apparent attempt to encircle military positions.
He said the troops overwhelmed and forced the terrorists to retreat in disarray, suffering heavy casualties, including a senior commander.
“The vigilant troops responded swiftly with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres, coordinating their defence while reinforcements and air support were deployed.”
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Source: Legit.ng
