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Over 200 Boko Haram Terrorists Killed in Borno – DHQ
Posted by Thandiubani on Fri 09th Sep, 2022 - tori.ngMadami said troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised the terrorists in a joint land and air coordinated attack.
Over 200 terrorists have been killed by Nigerian military at Gauchene in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
This was made public by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Musa Madami on Thursday while briefing journalists on military operations across the country in Abuja.
Madami said troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised the terrorists in a joint land and air coordinated attack and rescued three abducted Chibok girls named Jinkai Yama, Falmata Lawal and Asabe Ali.
He said that 52 Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were killed and 14 others arrested during encounters in Kukawa, Dikwa, Bama, Kaga, Monguno, Guzamala, Konduga, Gwoza and Mafa Local Government Areas of Borno State as well as Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Madami added that the troops recovered two unexploded grenades, 12 AK-47 rifles, three FN rifles, five AK-47 magazines and one automatic grenade launcher.
He added that one hand grenade, one AP mine, 86 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one motorcycle, 16 bows and arrows, seven bicycles and 10 mobile phones were recovered.
He said: “Troops also rescued three abducted Chibok girls named Jinkai Yama, Falmata Lawal and Asabe Ali, who were on Serial 3, 20 and 24 of the abducted Chibok girls’ list. They were rescued at different locations with their children and 19 other abductees.
“Furthermore, troops recovered two unexploded grenades, 12 AK-47 rifles, three FN rifles, five AK-47 magazine, one automatic grenade launcher, one hand grenade, one AP mine, 86 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, one motorcycle, 16 bows and arrows, seven bicycles and 10 mobile phones.
“Also, a suspected foreign logistic supplier and arms dealer to the Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province, named Mallam Abatcha Bukar, was equally arrested with assorted injections, two Automated Teller Machine cards and N294,520.00.
“Also, a total of 556 suspected Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists and their families, comprising 115 adult males, 189 females and 252 children surrendered to troops at different locations. All arrested suspects and recovered items have been handed over to the appropriate authority while the surrendered terrorists and their families are being profiled for further action.”
Speaking further, Madami said tactical surveillance troops arrested a Boko Haram informant, named Mamuda Usman, also known as Bado in Abuja.
He said: “Tactical surveillance troops arrested a Boko Haram informant, named Mamuda Usman (aka Bado) in Asokoro, the Federal Capital Territory.
“It was revealed that the suspect ran errands for a suspected high-profiled Boko Haram terrorist commander in Kaduna, who is on the tracking list of security agencies. The arrested suspect is in custody for further action.
“Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke responded swiftly to two separate kidnapping incidents at ChaChangi village in Takun Local Government Area and Rafin Kada village in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.
‘’Consequently, troops embarked on a rescue operation and exchanged fire with the bandit and arrested Mr Alex Apera, 26, and Mr. Umaru Halilu, 34. All arrest and rescued victims were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.
“Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on September 3, 2022, responded to a distressed call on terrorist’s activities at Kurar Mota in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during the encounter troop neutralized 3 of the terrorists while others fled with gun wound. One of the neutralized terrorists was identified as Dan Nijar Bala, a notorious terrorist who has been on the wanted list of troops and noted for a series of kidnapping incidents and attacks in the general area.
“On August 30, 2022, an air interdiction operation was carried out at Alhaji Isiaka village, Kuduru in Igabi Local Government Area and Udawa along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road in Kaduna State.
‘’Consequently, air bombardment was carried out at those locations and feedback of the airstrikes from the 2 locations revealed that several terrorists were neutralized with several others injured.’’
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