The second in command to Boko
Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, Momodu Bama has been killed in an encounter with
security troops, the Defence Headquarters announced in Abuja on Wednesday.
Others that died in the operation
include Bama’s father, Abatcha Flatari, who is also one of the spiritual
guiding lights of the outlawed terrorist group.
It was also gathered that
seventeen other terrorists also lost their lives in the encounter, while 24
were arrested.
Director of Defence Information,
Chris Olukolade, Brigadiar General, disclosed that the killings were as a
result of renewed pursuit of terrorists who have been unleashing mayhem in
Borno and Yobe communities.
“The death of Momodu Bama, said
to be the Second-in-Command to the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has
been confirmed by other arrested terrorists. This followed encounters with the
terrorists around the Bama corridor.
“Momodu Bama has been personally
leading the attacks against troops and innocent citizens in the communities of
Yobe and Adamawa.
“A specialist in manning the
anti-aircraft guns of the group, he is known to be vicious and heartless with a
penchant for personally slaughtering and executing his victims.
“Momodu Bama has been a most
wanted terrorist with a N25 million bounty already placed on his head.
“Others that died in the
operation include Bama’s father, Alhaji Abatcha Flatari, who is also one of the
spiritual guiding lights of the outlawed terrorist group.
“Seventeen other terrorists also
lost their lives in the encounter, while 24 were arrested,” Olukolade said.
May Allah continue to protect and give more power on our Nigerian Army and other Security Agencies over insurgent across the country. Ameen
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