Crime
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
By: Zagazola Makama
A Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of 26 Task Force Brigade Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the insurgent, who operated under the notorious Boko Haram Commander Ali Ngulde in the Mandara Mountains, surrendered at about 1130 hours on March 1 to troops conducting piqueting duties along the Gwoza-Limankara Road.
He handed over one AK-47 rifle and a magazine containing seven rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The surrendered fighter cited intensified military operations, leadership oppression, injustice within the ranks, and a looming food crisis due to supply route blockages as reasons for his defection.
He further disclosed that many fighters trapped in the Mandara Mountains are willing to surrender but fear execution by their commanders.
He said “Many of our people wanted to lay down their arms but they fear that they will be killed by both our leaders and the Nigerian Military. I never thought that it was easy to lay down my gun and come out. I am sure when they see this they will start to run out from the bushes to surrender,”he said.
He urged remaining insurgents to lay down their arms, by renouncing terrorism.
The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody for profiling and further necessary actions.
Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders in Gwoza, Cites Military Onslaught and Leadership Injustice
Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade, in conjunction with Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have neutralised a suspected terrorist and destroyed several camps during an offensive operation in Zamfara State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 4:00 a.m. on April 27 when troops conducted a fighting patrol to Dan Gajeru and Kokomba areas in Tsafe Local Government Area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with terrorists during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the sources, one terrorist was neutralised, while troops recovered two locally fabricated firearms, two motorcycles, eight mobile phones, and assorted hard drugs.
The sources added that several terrorist camps were also destroyed during the operation.
They further stated that troops have continued clearance operations in the general area to consolidate gains and prevent the re-establishment of criminal hideouts.
Troops neutralise terrorist, destroy camps in Zamfara offensive
Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 22 Brigade and Sector 1, Operation Safe Haven, have disrupted the activities of suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 7:30 a.m. on April 26 when troops, led by the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. N.N. Rume, conducted an offensive operation at Latan Daji in Patigi Local Government Area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the suspected logistics suppliers during the operation and engaged them, forcing the suspects to abandon their items and flee the area.
Items recovered include three motorcycles, a sack containing assorted soft drinks, and half bags of rice and gari.
According to the sources, the Brigade Commander also held a meeting with village heads in the area, warning them against associating with or providing logistics support to criminal elements.
The sources added that troops have since returned to Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patigi, while surveillance and patrols have been intensified in the area.
Troops disrupt terrorist logistics supply in Niger, recover items
Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have rescued a kidnapped victim in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the rescue was carried out at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bilawa-Jor during a fighting patrol around Naka.
The sources disclosed that the victim was found during the operation and safely extracted by the troops.
According to preliminary investigation, the victim had gone missing during an earlier attack at Mbapa community in the same local government area.
The sources added that the rescued victim has been evacuated to Naka General Hospital for medical attention.
Troops rescue kidnapped victim in Benue
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