We have eliminated him: NAF confirms death of Abdulkareem Boss
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has eliminated the man who attacked Aminu Umar, a police area commander, earlier in July.
Alhaji Abdulkareem Lawal, a.k.a. Abdulkareem Boss is also believed to be one of the men behind the attack on President Muhammadu Buhari convoy in Katsina.
He was killed alongside 27 others in an airstrike, according to a statement by NAF and seen by RovingNaija.
“After days of careful planning and coordination, the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, yesterday, 6 August 2022, carried out successful strikes on key terrorists’ enclaves and hideouts located at Rugu Forest in Katsina State,” the statement reads.
“Intelligence has since confirmed that the strikes have led to the elimination of one Alhaji Abdulkareem Lawal, a.k.a. Abdulkareem Boss.
“Abdulkareem Boss was a high valued target who has been on the radar of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies for a while.
“He was based in Marina area of Safana LGA and was responsible for several terrorists’ attacks, animal rustlings and kidnappings. He was known to regularly invite terrorists’ groups from other areas and regions to join him in attacks on targets.
“Specifically, he was part of the terrorist group that carried out attacks that eventually led to the death of the Nigerian Police Area Commander of Dutsinma on 5 July, 2022.
“Reports filtering in have since confirmed that Abdulkareem Boss was neutralised in the precision strike alongside 27 of his foot soldiers.”
NAF said troops remain committed to “ridding the entire Northern region as well as the FCT of terrorism”, adding that it will also continue to collaborate with other security agencies on restoring peace and sanity.
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