The Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Ndjamena, Chad, and trooops of the Nigerian military have killed seven Boko haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) “key commanders” during an encounter with troops at Tumbus of Lake Chad region.
Army spokesperson, Col. Sagir Musa said this Friday in a statement.
According to him, the name of the commanders are: Abba Mainok, Bukar Dunokaube, Abu kololo, Abor Kime (said to be of Arab origin – likely their ISIS trainer), Mann Chari, Dawoud Abdoulaye (from Mali) and Abu Hamza.
“All these were said to be commanders of various Tumbus controlling fighters before they were decisively dealt with and sent to the pit of hell by the military bombardment,” he said.
“Although these names may be not be real and may likely nicknames alias, nonetheless, it is an unprecedented feat to our quest of clearing the remnants of these criminals in the area.Consequently, efforts are ongoing to get more information on their true identities.”
Musa said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, had through the Theatre Commander Multinational Joint Task Force and the Commander, Operation LAFIYA DOLE, commended the troops “for this great efforts and enjoined them to do more.”
