An operation by the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has killed bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu, and 38 of his foot soldiers.
Sububu and his men were killed in Zamfara state by NAF Special Forces on Thursday, near the Mayanchi area of the state.
The operation, according to a statement by a Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations NAF Headquarters, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, was part of an ongoing effort by NAF and ground forces to “exploit intelligence and secure the area” following contact with the adversaries.
The statement said: “NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI in the company of other ground troops initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi.
“During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verification.”
Sububu’s death was also confirmed by a
Security analyst and counterterrorism expert, Zagazola Makama.
Posting on X, Zagazola wrote: “Halilu is a notorious bandits kingpin who trained Bello Turji. He command hundreds of bandits and also engaged in gun running activities. He also engaged in arms trade and owned a House in Niger Republic.
“The killing of Halilu is a biggest blow against the terrorists.”
