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44 terrorists surrendered, as troops kill five in Borno
Not less than than five terrorists have been reportedly killed by troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
According to reports, the troops of the Nigerian Army in the operation conducted on August 12, 2024, in addition to killing the terrorists, recovered bombs, a Rocket Propel Gun, and six motorcycles, among others.
While confirming the development in a statement on Tuesday on X.com, the Army also said 44 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered to troops deployed at Bama, Dikwa, and Gwoza Local Government Areas of Borno state.
,,,,,,According to the post, “On August 12, 2024, troops conducted a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province terrorists’ enclave in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In the operation, troops neutralized five___terrorists and recovered two Rocket Propel Gun Bombs, two Dane guns, one RPG Bomb Charger, one AK-47 Rifle Magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62 x 54 mm ammunition, six motorcycles and assorted medications.
“Meanwhile, following sustained offensive operations against terrorist groups in the North East theatre, 44 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to…..troops deployed at Bama, Dikwa and Gwoza Local Government Areas of Borno State.”
_,,__,,,,The service stated that troops arrested a notorious cattle rustler, Maawuya Shuaibu, in Plateau State, adding that a total of 32 rustled cows were recovered from him.
“In Plateau State, troops have arrested a notorious cattle rustler, Mallam Maawuya Shuaibu, at Mararaban Kantom in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. The suspect who has been on the watchlist of the security agencies in connection with criminal activities in the general area of Barikin Ladi, Riyom, and Mangu Local Government areas of the state, was nabbed as the vigilant,,,,troops responded to credible intelligence on the suspect’s illicit activities. The troops recovered 32 rustled cows from the suspect,” the statement added.
______In Bayelsa State, the Nigerian Army said troops conducted raid operations into suspected criminal hideouts in Korokorosie Community of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
____The statement added, “During the operation, troops arrested Mr Donald Emason and recovered one Revolver pistol and two locally fabricated guns concealed by the suspect.
“Similarly, troops deployed at Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State have arrested a suspected gun runner, Mohammed Bello, 33 years. The suspect, who was picked up from his hideout, confessed to being one of the couriers supplying arms….and ammunition to Bello Chikidawoje’s kidnap syndicate operating in the general area
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