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Boko Haram: 37 killed, 863 Surrendered in Borno
Boko Haram: 37 killed, 863 Surrendered in Borno
By: James Bwala
A total of 863 terrorists and their families comprising 136 adult males, 251 adult females and 476 children surrendered to troops deployed at different locations, including; Banki, Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza and Gamboru towns in Borno State, northeast Nigeria in the last two weeks.
A statement from Major General Benard Onyeuko, Director Defence Media Operations said this was achieved in the last two weeks of operations between 6th and 20th Jamuary 2022.
“Some of the operations were conducted at different locations in towns, villages and forests under; Konduga, Mafa, Dikwa, Gwoza, Bama, Bayo, Kukawa, Monguno, Nganzai and Damboa LGAs of Borno as well as locations in the Sambisa forest. Troops also recorded significant results at various locations in Adamawa and Yobe States, around the Mandara Mountain and along Damaturu – Potuskum road, respectively.” The statement said
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According to the statement, the surrendered terrorists have been properly profiled and handed over to appropriate authorities for necessary actions.
These operations resulted in the elimination and arrest of several terrorists, recovery of assorted arms, ammunition, livestock and other items of security concern as well as rescue of abducted civilians. Furthermore, troops’ operational activities have continued to drive terrorists out of their camps into surrendering with their arms and families in the North East Zone of the Country.
“within this period under review, own troops neutralized atotal of 37 terrorist elements, arrested 17 of them as well as recovered 21 assorted arms and 117 rounds of different calibres of ammunition, while a total of 4 gun trucks were captured from the terrorists. Additionally, troops rescued a total of 16 abducted civilians within the period. “The statement said
Boko Haram: 37 killed, 863 Surrendered in Borno