The war against
terrorism is taking its toll on the Boko Haram insurgents as the military on
Wednesday claimed Momodu Bama, the second-in-command to the leader of the sect,
Abubakar Shekau had fallen to the superior power of its force.
This news was broken by the Defence
Headquarters in a statement issued and signed by its spokesman, Brigadier
General Chris Olukolade and reiterated the commitment of the military to put an
end to terrorism in the country as soon as possible.
“As troops intensify pursuit of terrorists
who have been unleashing mayhem in Borno and Yobe communities, the death of
Momodu Bama, said to be the second-in-command to the leader of Boko
Haram, Abubakar Shekau has been confirmed by other arrested terrorists.
This followed encounters with the terrorists around the Bama corridor.
“Momodu Bama has been personally leading the
attacks against troops and innocent citizens in the communities of Yobe and
Adamawa. A specialist in manning the anti-aircraft guns of the group, he
is known to be vicious and heartless with a penchant for personally
slaughtering and executing his victims. Momodu Bama has been a most
wanted terrorist with a N25million bounty already placed on his head,” the
Defence Headquarters stated.
According to the military, others that died in
the operation include Bama’s father, Alhaji Abatcha Flatari, who is also one of
the spiritual guiding lights of the outlawed terrorists group. 17 other
terrorists also lost their lives in the encounter, while 24 were arrested.
Source:
Leadership
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