A notorious Boko Haram terrorists commander identified as Bulama Bukar has surrendered to troops of 5 Brigade in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
In the same vein, troops destroyed 2 other Toyota Hilux vehicles, 1 Toyota truck, 2 Motorcycles and 6 bicycles". In a related development, troops of 242 Battalion, acting on a tip off, rounded up 10 suspected Boko Haram smugglers.
The statement said: TROOPS IN PURSUIT OF FLEEING IPOB FIGHTERS ASABA HAVE CAPTURED WOUNDED FIGHTER, RECOVERED ADDITIONAL FIRE ARMS, OTHER ITEMS Recall that troops of 63 Brigade operating under 6 Division Nigerian Army in the early hours of today
In the same vein, troops destroyed 2 other Toyota Hilux vehicles, 1 Toyota truck, 2 Motorcycles and 6 bicycles. "In a related development, troops of 242 Battalion, acting on a tip off, rounded up 10 suspected Boko Haram smugglers.
Additionally, in an attempt to escape troops onslaught, several of the bandits drowned in a swampy river while 2 were captured alive during pursuit by the troops Consequently, after the encounter 6 AK 47 Rifles, 1PKT Machine Gun and 5 Magazines
The gunmen were engaged by own troops in a gun battle forcing them to flee due to superior firepower from troops. However, one suspect was captured during the engagement.
Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, commended the troops for their unwavering commitment and vigilance in carrying out their duties.
As the fight against criminality intensifies in Benue State, troops from Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, on Saturday, February 19, made a huge breakthrough when they rescued 8 persons from kidnappers den.
The troops were ambushed by terrorists on their way to Konduga yesterday, leaving many wounded on both sides. As our troops approached the desolate village, the terrorists opened fire on the convoys," said the source.