Troops of the Nigerian Army have shot dead a notorious terrorist leader, Boderi Isyaku, during a gun duel between troops and the bandits around Bada/Riyawa general areas of Chikun and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
According to PremiumTimes, this was confirmed by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday.
Boderi who plotted and executed the 11th March 2021 abduction of 39 students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Igabi LGA.
The statement reads in part, “Stemming from consistent support to security forces by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, a breakthrough has been recorded in Nigeria’s fight against banditry and terrorism.
“The notorious bandit, insurgent, and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, has been neutralised in a gun duel alongside some of his fighters, by troops of the Nigerian Army, around Bada/Riyawa general areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAs”, the statement said.
Mr Aruwan said the feat was confirmed to the state government by security forces carrying out internal security operations and diligent checks from human intelligence sources.
“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 statement said.
