THE Defence Headquarters has said a notorious terrorist kingpin in Jigawa State known as Mai Hijabi has been killed in an operation conducted during the week.
This, the DHQ said, was part of its effort to destroy the fighting capacities of terror groups across the Northern parts of the country.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the activities of the troops during the week.
He noted that a total of 165 terrorists were killed and 238 suspects were arrested.
Buba said, “Our operations have destroyed a substantial part of the combat capacity of these terror groups and their leadership. For instance, one of the notorious terrorist commanders in Jigawa State known as Mai Hijabi, was eliminated from the battlefield during the week. Troops are, therefore, increasingly making significant strides across all theatres of operations.
“ During the week under review, troops neutralised 165, arrested 238 persons, and
rescued 188 kidnapped victims. “
