An infamous Boko Haram/ISWAP commander was murdered by soldiers of the Joint Task Force (North East) “Operation HADIN KAI” (OPHK).
This was revealed in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri by Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task, OPHK.
On January 30, 2026, the terrorist was killed during a confrontation in Kimba, Damboa LGA in Borno State.
According to the statement, “Troops of OPHK recorded major operational successes across the North-East, neutralizing high-value terrorist targets, disrupting insurgent activities, and foiling criminal operations through sustained, intelligence-driven actions.”
In a major development, intelligence has verified that JULAIBIB, a senior ISWAP commander working in the Gujba axis of the Timbuktu Triangle, was killed on January 30, 2026, during an engagement near Kimba, Damboa LGA, Borno State.
According to additional data, ISWAP elements in the region are in disarray as a result of the terrorist leader’s assassination; several militants were reportedly neutralized during the operation. This amazing development reflects a huge blow to the command and control system of ISWAP in the region.
In a similar operation, three terrorists were neutralized by OPHK troops acting with the Civilian Joint Task Force during a well-planned ambush between the Ngazalgana and Lamusheri communities in Borno State.
The action was carried out in response to reliable information about local rebel activity. Three rebels were neutralized while others fled with bullet wounds after troops strategically set up an ambush along the designated path and confronted the terrorists with potent gunfire. From the scene, two AK-47 firearms were found. The operation is a part of ongoing attempts to restrict terrorists’ freedom of movement and weaken their ability to operate throughout the theater.
To further solidify these victories, troops stationed in an ambush position in Tsokorok, Gwoza LGA, Borno State, encountered BH/ISWAP terrorists on January 29, 2026.
“The ambush team engaged the terrorists, forcing them to withdraw. No military injuries were reported, and one terrorist was neutralized. Two motorcycles were found at the location.