Troops neutralise former Boko Haram commander and arrest suspected drone supplier in Zamfara State during Operation HADIN KAI

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in coordination with local vigilantes and hunters, have neutralised Abdullahi Mafa, a former hybrid Boko Haram commander, in Madagali, Zamfara State, security sources confirmed on Thursday.

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The operation also led to the arrest of Dauda Usman Gubula, suspected to be a drone and logistics supplier for Boko Haram, during a separate raid in Madagali Local Government Area.

Security expert Zagazola Makama explained that the troops engaged suspected Boko Haram fighters in an ambush along the Visik River line, resulting in the elimination of Mafa.

Makama added that Gubula was apprehended at Madagali Motor Park, and officers recovered two aerial drones and 20 solar power banks from him.

The suspect is currently in custody undergoing investigation.

The military has intensified operations across the region, aiming to dismantle Boko Haram networks and restore stability to Zamfara communities affected by insurgent activity.

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Officials emphasised that coordinated efforts with local vigilante groups and community stakeholders remain critical to maintaining security gains and preventing a resurgence of terrorist activity.