262 Boko Haram/ISWAP/JAS Terrorists, and Escapees Surrender to Troops in North East Within One Week

262 Boko Haram/ISWAP/JAS Terrorists, and Escapees Surrender to Troops in North East Within One Week

The Defence Headquarters has revealed that a total of 262 BH/ISWAP Terrorists and escapees suspected to be BH/ISWAP terrorists’ family members have surrendered to Troops of Operation HADIN KAI within the theatre of operations between 24 and 29 Jan 2024 and troops arrested suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists and armed robbers in Nganzai and Monguno LGAs of Borno State. 

In a statement signed by Major General Edward Buba, Director Defence Media Operations, explained that between 24 and 28 Jan 2024, a total of 133 terrorists comprising 4 adult males 48 adult females and 81 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.

He added that between 24 and 29 January 2024, a total of 129 escapees suspected to be BH/ISWAP terrorists’ family members comprising 5 adult males, 47 adult females and 74 children surrendered to troops in Bama and MMC LGAS of Borno State.

He also revealed that Troops of Operation HADIN KAI on 23 and 25 January 2024 in separate operations arrested 3 suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists collaborators in Gujba and MMC LGAs of Yobe and Borno States respectively.

“On 25 and 29 January 2024, troops in separate operations arrested 2 suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists collaborators in MMC and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State. One among the suspects identified as Mallam Aliyu Abubakar has been on troops the watch list of troops and other security agencies.

“On 24 January 2024, troops conducted ambush operations and made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists in Gwoza LGA of Borno State. Following a firefight, troops neutralized 7 terrorists and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages. During the operation, troops recovered 7 AK47 rifles and 70 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.

“On 24 and 28 January 2024, troops in conjunction with hybrid forces ambushed suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists in Gwoza and Konduga LGAs of Borno State. Following a firefight, troops neutralized 10 terrorists and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 7 AK47 rifles, 2 fabricated guns and 76 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.

“On 25 January 2024, troops with hybrid forces raided a suspected illegal drug syndicate in Damagun LGA of Yobe State. During the operation, troops arrested 5 suspects of violent extremists and recovered 10.2 kg of Cannabis, 231 grams of DS Exol and 47 grams of Tramadol,” he added

Major General Edward Buba, noted that troops in separate operations between 24 and 30 January 2024, conducted fighting patrols in Kaga, Damboa and Bama LGAs of Borno State as well as Geidam and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State respectively. During the operation, troops made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists. Following a firefight, troops neutralized 25 terrorists and recovered 14 AK47 rifles, 5 locally fabricated guns, 3 dane gun, 207 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 143 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 7 primed IEDs, 5 motorcycles, 3 bicycles, 2 baofeng radios, 4 mobile phones and IEDs making materials amongst others.

“On 26 and 27 January 2024, in separate operations, troops with hybrid forces conducted offensive operations and made contact with terrorists in Gwoza and Bama LGAs of Borno. Following a firefight, troops neutralized 15 terrorists and recovered 11 AK47 rifle, 2 locally fabricated guns, 2 dane guns and 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.

“On 25 January 2024, troops while on patrol arrested one suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorist in Nganzai LGA of Borno State. Suspect identified as Ali Ali clamed  to be a member of Monguno Hybrid Forces. 

“On 29 January 2024, troop  while on patrol responded to a distress call on armed robbery activities in Monguno LGA of Borno State. During the operation, troops arrested one suspect.

“Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 45 terrorists, arrested 8 BH/ISWAP terrorists and rescued 18 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 29 AK47 rifles, 10 locally fabricated guns, 5 dane guns, 7 primed IEDs, 231 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 143 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 baofeng radios, 5 motorcycles, 4 mobile phones, 3 bicycles and IED making materials among others.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; conducted ambush operation, arrested a suspected BH/ISWAP terrorist collaborators, conducted raid operations, fighting patrols and offensive operations in Gwoza, MMC, Konduga, Kukawa, Kaga, Damboa, Bama and Monguno LGAs all in Borno State as well as Gujba and Geidam LGA of Yobe State.

Source: SpyeTV