Boko Haram: Bomb expert Abu Dates, 20 others surrender to troops in Borno

Boko Haram: Bomb expert Abu Dates, 20 others surrender to troops in Borno

Boko Haram Commander, Amir Abu Darda who is in charge of IED’s, Improvised Explosive Device making for the group has surrendered and carried along with him, 20 IED experts, with weapons and other incendiaries.

This brings to the total of about 300 terrorists surrendering with some of their Commanders in the North East.

Many of the terrorists according to findings are said to be coming out from the Sambisa Forest and the Lake Chad axis following a no holds barred and relentless unleashing of land bombardments by the Nigerian Army with artillery and infantry firepower while the Nigerian Airforce is dropping sorties with precision and leveling their hideouts in caves and enclaves.

At the same time, Nigerian Navy gunboats and platforms deployed at the Lake Chad, supported by Airforce jets are smoking out the terrorist’s bases in the Tumbus and tributaries through which they carry out occasional attacks on communities in Borno and Yobe states

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While this is ongoing, the military is simultaneously intensifying its non-kinetic operations and giving communities that had been traumatized for years that with their support through valuable information and cooperation, the criminal elements will be quickly smoked out.

A senior military source told Newsmen in Maiduguri that aside the impact of the fire-power from troops, “Our kinetic and non-kinetic lines of operations are paying off. That is why about 300 BHT surrendered. Moreover, those that have surrendered are treated within the ambit of international best practices.

“We believe that the feedback of how those who surrendered are treated is getting back. The role of intelligence is massive but as you know, intelligence successes are not visibly seen when inserted but the outcomes are currently manifesting.

“This unfolding mixed technique and humane handling of surrendered members are tangible steps towards ultimate success. The media also has been key to shaping and boosting troops resolve to continue their aggressive posture.” He said

Boko Haram: Bomb expert Abu Dates, 20 others surrender to troops in Borno