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Nigeria reports that its forces have killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, describing him

Boko Haram insurgency — Nigeria reports that its forces have killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, describing him as the group's deputy leader in the Sambisa Forest, and ten other figh

Published February 1, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Boko Haram insurgency.

Nigeria reports that its forces have killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, describing him as the group's deputy leader in the Sambisa Forest, and ten other fighters during a raid in Borno State. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-army-says-it-killed-boko-haram-commander-10-fighters-2026-02-01/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-01).