The Senate has commended the Nigerian troops for eliminating Amir Abu Fatima, a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province Boko Haram/ISWAP and one of Nigeria's most wanted terrorists. 

The operation, led by Operation Hadin Kai, took place in Aleru village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, where Abu Fatima and his lieutenants were killed.

In a statement signed by the committee chairman, Senator AbdulAziz Musa Yar’Adua, he noted that the precision exercise “marks a significant milestone in our collective fight against insurgency.”

The Senate Committee on Army, led by Senator AbdulAziz Musa Yar'Adua, praised the strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and execution of the operation, commending the bravery and dedication of the troops involved and reaffirmed their support for the military in the fight against terrorism ¹.

“This victory is a testament to the bravery and dedication of our troops who have steadfastly remained in the forefront. The successful operation demonstrates the military’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the North East.

“I applaud the strategic planning, intelligence gathering, and execution that led to this outcome, which was achieved without any casualties on our side.

“The elimination of Abu Fatima, with a N100 million bounty on his head, deals a severe blow to the terrorist organisation. This success will undoubtedly boost the confidence of our citizens and reinforce their trust in the military’s ability to protect them.

“I urge our security agencies to maintain this momentum, ensuring that insurgents are relentlessly pursued and dismantled,” Senator Yar’Adua stated.

While congratulating the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, and the entire Nigerian Army on the achievement, he reaffirmed the Senate’s support for the gallant troops and also pledged to continue working towards enhancing their capabilities.

“Together, we will triumph over terrorism and secure a brighter future for our nation,” Senator Yar’Adua, who is a retired military officer, stated.