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SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS
SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS
By: Our Reporter
As the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) progresses with Operation Lake Sanity 2, Boko Haram hideouts in the Lake Chad Region, spanning Cameroon and Nigeria, are seeing an increase in surrenders. Recently, 6 additional terrorists have surrender, laying down their arms from 17 to 27 April 2024.
On 17 April 2024, a 19-year-old Boko Haram terrorist named Alhaji Ali surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade (Baga) of Sector 3 in Monguno, Nigeria. Initial investigations reveal a 3-year affiliation with Boko Haram’s Buduma faction. Ali, hailing from Masarram on Lake Chad Island and residing at Duguri, highlighted the growing discontentment within the group.
Furthermore, on 25 April 2024, 2 more terrorists, Haoudou Sedik, 37, and Kadja Ousman, 21, turned themselves in at Blangua, Cameroon, to troops of Sector 1 in the Darak area of southern Lake Chad. Investigations reveal their origins from Chad, residing in the localities of Kami-Wari and Kourea, respectively.
The surrenders continued on 26 April, when Mohammed Abdulraman, 38, his wife Sadiya, and their two children (aged 13 and an infant), bearing one 36 Hand Grenade, surrendered to Sector 3’s 403 Amphibious Brigade at the Kwatam Turare axis, Baga, Nigeria. Abdulraman, identified as a foot soldier since 2017 in Sharama, cited internal crisis and the influence of MNJTF’s Operation Nashrul Salam as reasons for their defection.
Likewise, on 27 April 2024, Yusuf Umaru, a 25-year-old, surrendered to the troops of 19 Brigade, Sector 3, in Kekeno, within the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. During the initial investigation, Umaru revealed that he had been abducted by Boko Haram militants along the Monguno-Maiduguri road in 2020. He stated that during his captivity, he was forced to work as a storeroom keeper in one of the terrorist group’s camps located on the islands of Lake Chad.
The MNJTF calls upon other Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the Lake Chad islands and adjoining communities to cease hostilities and embrace peace. We reiterate our commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability to the Lake Chad Basin, encouraging terrorists to follow the path of those who have already surrendered.
SIX MORE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS SURRENDER AMID MNJTF’S LAKE CHAD BASIN OPERATIONS
Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, Operation Enduring Peace operating in Plateau State, have arrested a suspected security impersonator during a patrol in Jos South Local Government Area.
Security sources disclosed that the suspect was apprehended at about 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at Latya community during a routine patrol operation.
Items recovered from the suspect included a Keystone identification card bearing the ldetails “AP/No 190470 SP Aodona Lorpuu,” an NSCDC identification tag, a vehicle plate number and other personal effects.
The sources said the suspect was unable to provide satisfactory explanations regarding the recovered items during preliminary questioning.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits were subsequently handed over to Keystone B Division, Bukuru, for further investigation and necessary action.
Security agencies have continued to warn against impersonation of military and security personnel, describing the act as a threat to public safety and national security.
Troops Arrest Suspected Security Impersonator In Plateau
Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted 197 cattle after suspected herders allegedly blocked a major road in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 4:45 p.m. on Sunday following reports that herders and their cattle had obstructed the Tasheek–Makera road axis.l
The sources said that upon arrival at the scene, the herders abandoned the cattle and fled into nearby areas.
Troops subsequently recovered a total of 197 cattle and moved them to a safe location pending further necessary action.
Security officials said the swift intervention prevented possible disruption of movement and tension within the community.
They added that efforts were ongoing to identify and trace the owners of the cattle, while warning against acts capable of causing public disorder or undermining peaceful coexistence in the area.
Troops intercept 197 Cattle After Road Blockade In Plateau
Troops Foil Attempted Motorcycle Snatching In Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 8, Sub-Sector 81, Operation Enduring Peace have foiled an attempted motorcycle snatching incident in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 10 a.m. on Sunday near Community Secondary School, Doss, when a suspected criminal allegedly attempted to snatch a motorcycle from a commercial rider identified as Rabiu Abubakar.
The sources said troops stationed at Gyambwas swiftly responded to distress information and mobilised to the scene.
On arrival, the troops discovered that the commercial rider had resisted the attacker and fled the area for safety.
However, a passenger abandoned at the scene by the fleeing rider sustained injuries during the incident.
The suspect reportedly escaped on sighting the troops before he could be apprehended.
The injured passenger was rescued by the troops and taken to a hospital for medical attention.
The troops said efforts were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspect.
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