By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa
The Nigerian Army Troops of 192 Battalion, Gwoza, Borno State under Operation Lafiya Dole during a clearance operation of Boko Haram insurgents hideout at Kwatara on Mandara Mountain has neutralized several Boko Haramam Terrorists while many fled with gunshot wounds.
The military said the troops of 151 Battalion on 8 June 2020 in deliberate ambush operation along Darrel Jamel-Miyanti Road neutralized two terrorists, adding that two women were rescued ,2 bicycles, one sack containing 121 pairs of new slippers and th sum of twenty thousand were recovered.
Major General John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Abuja, stated this in a press release, said Boko Haram fighter, Mustapha Kori has surrendered to the troops of Army super Camp 11, Gamboru on 8 June 2020.
Major General Enenche stated that, the surrendered insurgent confessed that he actively participated in Boko Haram activities for the past 5 years but managed to escape from their camp at Fulatari around Lake Chad after a series of Artillery bombardments of their location which led to the death of most of their fighters including their local commanders.
The statement read in parts”.Earlier on 5 June 2020, troops of 195 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Zabarmari, Borno State conducted a long range clearance patrol to Jajeri, Gurnum Kole l, Gurnum Kole ll, Malis and Ladin Mbuta. Troops also cleared Asala Fura, Mai Njika, Kanube, Kessa Ngala, Taula and Shuwabe. At Taula, troops stormed a Boko Haram hideout, neutralizing 3 criminals while others fled in disarray. Troops also recovered one solar panel charger, one cell phone, rubber solution, roasted beef, rice, cooking pots and some cooking ingredients before destroying the enclave.
“Same troops of 195 Battalion on 5 June 2020, deployed at Dusuman in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force conducted a successful night ambush at a Boko Haram crossing point along Dusuman – Zabarmari track road, eliminating one Boko Haram criminal in the process. Troops also recovered one AK 47 Rifle and one AK 47 Rifle magazine loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
“Furthermore , on the same day 5 June 2020, troops of 271 Task Force Tank Battalion, Michika, Adamawa State, acting on credible Human Intelligence, tracked and arrested a Boko Haram spy named KAWALU during Jummat Prayer at Michika Central Mosque. The arrested suspect confessed to have come from Maikadiri a Boko Haram criminals’ enclave. Suspect is presently in troops’ custody for further interrogation.”
The statement further congratulates the gallant troops for their professionalism and conduct. It also commend and encourage them to sustain the momentum of their operations towards eradicating the terrorists from the North East.
