Governor Sani confirms the killing of notorious wanted terrorist Boderi in Kaduna.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State confirmed the elimination of wanted terrorist Boderi Isyaku, along with some of his fighters, in a gun battle with Nigerian Army troops in Bada/Riyawa areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAs. The announcement was made in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, titled
“Target Acquired, Justice Served: Boderi Falls To Security Forces.” Boderi, notorious for nearly a decade of terror in Kaduna and neighboring Niger State, inflicted fear, death, and destruction through brutal attacks, mass abductions, and relentless killing.
Elimination of Boderi and his fighters
The successful elimination of Boderi and his fighters is the result of unwavering dedication and meticulous planning by committed troops striving to restore peace and security in the region. Major General VU Okoro, the General Officer Commanding of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, and Force Commander of Operation Whirl Punch, orchestrated the operation with careful planning and intelligence.
During the operation on Wednesday night, troops engaged Boderi and his fighters in the Bada general area of Chikun LGA. Despite the terrorists’ fortified position, the troops executed a successful ambush, trapping Boderi and his associates.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has confirmed the killing of a wanted terrorist and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku.
Sani said Isyaku was neutralised in a gun duel alongside some of his fighters, by troops of the Nigerian Army in Bada/Riyawa general areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAs of Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement signed by the overseeing Commissioner of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan titled, ‘Target Acquired, Justice Served: Boderi Falls To Security Forces.’
The statement reads partly: “Boderi, as he was simply known
The statement reads partly: “Boderi, as he was simply known, had for nearly a decade propagated a reign of fear, death and destruction in Kaduna State and neighbouring Niger State, with a trademark of brutal attacks, mass abductions and cruel, relentless killing.
“His elimination comes as the culmination of tireless efforts by dedicated troops committed to restoring peace and security in the region. The General Officer Commanding, 1 Division, Nigerian Army (and Force Commander, Operation Whirl Punch) Major General VU Okoro, coordinated the operation through meticulous planning and intelligence.
“The troops on Wednesday night came in contact with Boderi and his fighters around the Bada general area of Chikun LGA. Despite the terrorists’ well-fortified position, the troops laid a successful ambush. Boderi and his associates walked into the trap and were cornered.
“The elimination of Boderi Isyaku, as a notable milestone in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry, demonstrates the effectiveness of determined and coordinated efforts by security forces in confronting those who seek to spread fear and chaos.”
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