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Boko Haram commander killed

Boko Haram Commander killed among other 100 Boko Haram members killed.

Abu Usamah, Boko Haram Commander was killed by the troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE while on special clearance operation at Gorgi in Damboa LGA of Borno State, Nigeria.

The suspected Boko Haram commander killed is believed to have sustained gunshot wounds but was carried away by his fighters.

The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko said in a statement.

“As an update to that report, it is gratifying to note that, our communication interception confirmed by accurate intelligence revealed that a top Boko Haram commander, ABU USAMAH was among those Boko Haram insurgents killed during that encounter. He had earlier sustained fatal gunshot wounds in the firefight that ensued during the encounter before his foot soldiers hurriedly evacuated him and withdrew. Nevertheless, Abu Usamah died in the process

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