Ameer Malam Jidda, a top Boko Haram commander eliminated by troops in Ngorgore and Malumti Villages
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in a renewed offensive against insurgents, with close air support from the Air Component, have neutralized another Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists’ kingpin Malam Jidda, in Ngazalgana Gujba LGA of Borno State and several other terrorists in the Timbuktu Triangle.
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The Acting Deputy Director , Army Public Relations, Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI Captain Reuben Kovangiya, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Maiduguri.
Captain Kovangiya said the terrorists’ commander, who is said to be the Ameer of Ngorgore and Malumti villages, met his waterloo alongside other terrorists, during a coordinated ground and air operations launched by OPHK on 9 June 2025.
He said during the operations in Ngazalgana, troops came in contact with the terrorists, subduing them with superior firepower, resulting in the killing of Malam Jidda, while others fled with gunshot wounds.
‘Troops also while on a snap ambush from another front into the Timbuktu Triangle, came in contact with the terrorists, engaging them with heavy fire. Resultantly, several terrorists were neutralized during the encounter”, he said.
“Relatedly, continued exploitation of Mallamfatori general area, in Abadam Local Government, where troops recently neutralized several terrorists, have led to the discovery of other neutralized bodies of terrorists, and recovery of assorted arms and equipment”, he added.
Items recovered during the coordinated offensives according to him include; AK-47 Rifles, terrorists’ Motorcycles, large quantity of ammunition, Ak – 47 rifle magazines, rocket propelled gun tubes, hand grenades, hand held radios and other sundry items.
He said these renewed offensives, underscore the effectiveness of the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts by Operation HADIN KAI backed by an efficient Air Component, while remaining committed to its operational objectives, to ensure the complete defeat of Boko Haram/ISWAP and the restoration of peace and security in the North-East region.
Nigerian Army has launched a successful operation against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State.
In the early hours of June 9, 2025, troops of Operation Hadin Kai conducted simultaneous air and ground attacks on terrorist strongholds in Nzalgana, Gujba LGA, and the Tumbuktu Triangle.
According to the Nigerian Army’s official X handle, @HQNigerianArmy, the operation resulted in significant casualties among terrorists and their leaders.
“Notably, Ameer Malam Jidda, a top commander in Ngorgore and Malumti Villages, was neutralized,” the post read.
The army said its operation was comprehensive, with troops launching coordinated attacks on terrorist positions. The Nigerian Army also reported recovering additional bodies of terrorists and seized weapons in Abadam, following a recent operation in Mallamfatori.
This latest operation demonstrates the Nigerian Army’s commitment to tackling terrorism and ensuring the safety of citizens. The neutralization of Ameer Malam Jidda is a significant blow to the terrorist group, and the military’s efforts to disrupt their operations continue.
