The Nigerian Army’s High Command announced on Monday that a total of 44 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families surrendered to the operation hadin kai troops operating in the Bama, Dikwa, and Gwoza local government areas of Borno state.
The Nigerian Army released a statement saying that its troops carried out a successful raid on an Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ hideout in the Bama local government area.
During the operation, five terrorists were neutralized, and the troops seized two Rocket Propel Guns (RPGs), two Dane guns, an RPG Bomb Charger, an AK-47 Rifle Magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62 x 54 mm ammunition, six motorcycles, and various medical supplies.
The Army attributed these achievements to its ongoing offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist groups in the North East region.
The military reported that soldiers have successfully apprehended a well-known cattle thief, Mallam Maawuya Shuaibu, in Mararaban Kantom in the Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state.
The suspect had been under surveillance by security agencies due to his involvement in criminal activities in the general areas of Barikin Ladi, Riyom, and Mangu local government areas of the state.
The vigilant troops acted on credible intelligence about the suspect’s illegal activities, leading to his arrest. Additionally, 32 rustled cows were recovered from the suspect during the operation.
“In Bayelsa State, troops conducted raid operations into suspected criminal hideouts in Korokorosie Community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. During the operation, troops arrested Mr Donald Emason and recovered one Revolver pistol and two locally fabricated guns concealed by the suspect.
“Similarly, troops deployed at Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state also arrested a suspected gun runner, Mohammed Bello, 33 years. The suspect, who was picked up from his hideout, confessed to be one of the couriers supplying arms and ammunition to Bello Chikidawoje’s kidnap syndicate operating in the general area,” the official statement revealed.
The Nigerian Army stated that its troops have undertaken a series of well-coordinated operations that have yielded significant progress in the fight against terrorism.
During these operations, a number of terrorists were neutralized, while others chose to surrender to the troops.
Additionally, the troops were able to recover explosives, weapons, ammunition, and stolen cattle.
Furthermore, several individuals suspected of criminal activity were apprehended in the process.
The statement emphasized that these successful operations serve as a testament to the Nigerian Army’s unwavering dedication to tackling terrorism, criminal activities, and various security challenges throughout the country.
