1,755 Boko Haram terrorists surrounded
Defence Headquarters said on Thursday that a key Islamic State of West Africa Province Commander Alhaji Modu (aka Bem Bem) and his fighters were neutralized in an air induction on August 3.
The notorious terrorist and about 20 foot soldiers met their Waterloo at
Degbawa near Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Information gathered (by ground troops) from the locals revealed that 20 terrorists were confirmed dead in the strike at the location where the terrorists converged for a meeting before the strike.” the Defence Headquarters said.
Out going Director of Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko who disclosed this at the Bi -weekly press briefing stated that a total of 1,755 Boko Haram terrorists in the North East Zone surrounded to federal troops in the last two weeks – July 28 to August 11, 2022.
He said that “Boko Haram terrorists members and their families comprising of 280 adult males, 523 adult females and 952 children surrendered to own troops at different locations,” and all surrendered Boko Haram terrorist members and their families were profiled and handed over to relevant authority.
According to the Director, a total of 29 terrorists were neutralized in encounters with the troops at different locations while 55 terrorists were arrested.The troops rescued 52 civilians that were held hostage.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI whose theatre are the trouble spots in the North East have continued to dominate their general area of operation as they conducted operational activities in villages, mountains, town and cities.
In one of their operations, “troops ambushed Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorist along Road Uzoro-Gadamayo in Adamawa State and in the encounter neutralized one terrorist while others fled.
The troops further exploited the area and recovered 1 AK49 rifle, 1 AK47 rifle, 4 AK49 magazine, 250 rounds of 5.56mm, 1 bandolier and a mobile phone.
Also, between 27 July to 2 August 2022 troops conducted fighting patrols that entails ambushes, clearance and raid operations along Road Pulka-Shave axis, Gabachari, Doksa Village and Buni Yadi town in Borno and Yobe State respectively,
Similar operation in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force also led to the arrest of Hussain Dungus, Ali Bulama Jidda and Mallam Ali Abuna terrorist logistics suppliers on 6 August 2022 at and Buni Yadi general area.
“Items recovered from the suspects include the sum of One Million Seven Hundred and Ninety-Three Thousand Seven Hundred naira (1,793,700.00) only, large quantity of assorted food stuffs, 3 handsets, 2 bicycles and other sundries.
Similar operations by troops of ‘Operation DELTA SAFE ‘ against criminals in Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers State are yielding results .
Several illegal oil refining sites were discovered and destroyed. These includes 37, 68 dugout pits, 188 storage tanks, 33 wooden boats, 16 pumping machines, 1 generator, 1 vehicle, 175 cooking ovens and 23 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
Also, recovered was Three Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand (3,750,000) ltrs of crude oil and Two Million and Nineteen Thousand (2,019,000) ltrs of Automotive Gas Oil and the arrest of 10 suspected pipeline vandals.
Additionally, troops arrested 2 high profile sea pirates known as Fagha Golden (aka) fine boy at Nonwa village in Tai Local Government Area and Victor Elkanah (aka) Victor Padi at Pharzy Spring Diagnostic and Wellness Hospital, One-Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State.