Top Boko Haram commander, others eliminated after troops repel attack in Borno

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –

A top Boko Haram Commander (Amir Fiya), Abu Nasr, who led an aborted attack in Rann, the Headquarters of Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State were among those killed, investigation and sources have revealed.

Recall that, troops of the North East Joint Task Force ‘Operation Hadin Kai’ have successfully repelled an attack carried out by suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Rann, where scores of the terrorists were killed.

Regrettably, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, resulting from terrorists’ Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) that hit troops’ vehicle.

Rann shares adjacent border with Cameroon Republic and is located about 196.8kms drive from Maiduguri, the state capital.

According to reliable information obtained from local sources and security operatives of OPHK under the Theatre Commander, revealed that, Abu Nasir, a top Boko Haram Commander who led his members to infiltrate Rann has been nuetralized alongside many other terrorists.

Several arms, ammunition, RPG Bombs and other Explosive Ordinances were recovered during the encounter which lasted from Thursday 7th August to Friday 8th August, 2025.

“Troops of OPHK on Thursday night till early Friday morning (Today) repelled an attack on Rann Community with support from Air support neutralizing scores of the terrorists that infiltrated from Cameroon, including their top commander and leader, Abu Nasir.

“Seven terrorists’ bodies have been recovered so far during exploitation and several blood trails indicative of more casualties on the side of the terrorists.

” Regrettably, two gallant soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, resulting from terrorists’ RPG that hit troops’ vehicle.

“Additionally, AK47 Rifles, Magazines, Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bombs and other Explosive Ordinances were recovered by the troops.

“Troops fighting spirit remained high, as they embarks on combing the general area of responsibility”, sources said.