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Nigerian Army Kills Boko Haram’s Deputy Leader, 10 Militants

2/1/2026

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The Nigerian army reported February 1, 2026, that Boko Haram's second-in-command Abu Khalid was killed along with 10 militants in Borno state.
Abu Khalid coordinated operations in the Sambisa Forest.
The army said there were no casualties among its forces and that it is pursuing clearance operations in Boko Haram hideouts as part of ongoing efforts against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).

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The Nigerian army reported February 1, 2026, that Boko Haram's second-in-command Abu Khalid was killed along with 10 militants in Borno state.
Abu Khalid coordinated operations in the Sambisa Forest.
The army said there were no casualties among its forces and that it is pursuing clearance operations in Boko Haram hideouts as part of ongoing efforts against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).