15 Top Boko Haram Commanders, Families Surrender To Troops In Borno State
This was disclosed in a press release made available to newsmen on Friday night, where the army added that troops also arrested two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to the terrorists in the northeast region.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that no fewer than 15 top fighters of Boko Haram together with their family members surrendered to troops in Borno State.
This was disclosed in a press release made available to newsmen on Friday night, where the army added that troops also arrested two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to the terrorists in the northeast region.
The statement added that troops dismantled terrorists’ hideouts, apprehended key terrorist elements, and seized firearms as well as logistics, while several Boko Haram fighters and their families had surrendered.
The statement reads, “In a significant blow to the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, a total of 15 wearied fighters, along with their families, have surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in the Gwoza and Bama Local Government areas of Borno State. Troops also arrested two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers at Azir village in Damboa Local Government area.
“Troops recovered large quantities of liquid fertiliser and insecticides from the suspects, materials typically used by terrorists for production if Improvised ExplosiveDevices (IEDs). In Mainahari village, another Boko Haram logistics supplier transporting drugs to terrorist hideouts was also capture
“In Zamfara State, troops responded swiftly to the kidnapping of a BUA Company driver at Maraban Kyaware in Tsafe Local Government Area. Troops swiftly engaged the terrorists in a shootout and successfully rescued the hostage. The gallant troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with 9 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from the terrorists. Similarly, in Kebbi State, troops executed another daring rescue operation, extricating eight hostages, following an intense firefight with the kidnappers.
“Acting on precise intelligence, troops in Benue State have apprehended a wanted criminal at Gban Market in Guma Local Government Area. The vigilant troops retrieved three rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, four ATM cards, and the sum of N6,750 in cash.”
