Top Terror Commander in Dogo Gide’s Camp Neutralised

Babangida, a known bandit’s sub-commander and one of terror kingpin Dogo Gide’s most loyal lieutenants, was killed by a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) airstrike in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The commander died on November 18 from injuries received during a targeted NAF bombing on the fringes of the Kurebe hamlet, where multiple terrorists were neutralized, according to reports that surfaced on Friday, November 21.

According to a source who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, Babangida’s passing delivered a serious blow to the Gide group, which has carried out numerous high-profile attacks in Niger State and its surrounding areas.

According to him, the group’s operational strength has been “substantially weakened.”

According to intelligence assessments, gunmen loyal to the deceased commander may have retaliated by snatching pupils in portions of Kebbi and Niger.

After suffering significant casualties from prolonged air and ground battles, the fighters were allegedly trying to “demonstrate capacity.”
Community Leaders Pay Gide’s Mother a Visit

Community leaders from Kwaki, Buresidna, Chukuba, Buwidna, Kuchidna, Banda, and Shalupe paid a visit to Dogo Gide’s mother’s home in Palleli on November 19. There, they observed her grieving the loss of her son’s closest assistant.

Babangida’s defeat was “a major success that has rattled the camp,” according to a senior security source who spoke anonymously. However, the source cautioned that the gang would try more retaliation against security personnel and civilians.

In order to stop more attacks and safeguard vulnerable communities, he said, pertinent security agencies have been put on high alert.
After years of brutal raids, locals have expressed relief, seeing the commander’s death as a turning point.

The strike was confirmed by a source at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, who also reaffirmed that offensive operations were ongoing throughout the impacted areas.

He stated that as part of larger initiatives to dismantle terror networks in the area, the emphasis is still on stopping retaliatory strikes and saving kidnapped victims.