Boko Haram, ISWAP Members in Disarray as Troops Launch Fresh Attack, Kill Many
- Some members of the Boko Haram terrorist group have been killed by troops of the Nigerian Military
- The troops deployed to Operation HADIN KAI also killed insurgents under the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP)
- The spokesperson for the defence headquarters, Brigadier-General Bernard Onyeuko said several arms and ammunition were also recovered from the military operation
Troops of the Nigerian Military under the theatre Operation HADIN KAI have in the last few weeks neutralized 120 fighters.
This was revealed by Major-General Bernard Onyeuko, the director, of defence media operations on Thursday, February 10, attended by a Legit.ng reporter in Abuja.
Source: UGC
He said the troops arrested 50 of the terrorists, 5 gun trucks, 50 assorted arms and 200 rounds of different calibres of ammunition were captured from the terrorists.
He added:
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"Additionally, troops rescued 25 abducted civilians."
Similarly, a total of 965 terrorists and their families and 550 children surrendered to their own troops deployed at different locations including Gamboru, Tumbumma, Kukawa, Baga, Gwoza, Mallam Fotori, Damboa, Kirta Wulgo, Bun Yadi, Gujiba, Madiya all in Borno and Yobe state.
Onyeuko said:
"It is noteworthy to state that out of the 965 terrorists that surrendered within the period under review 104 are from ISWAP Camp that surrendered to own troops at Marte.
"The surrendered terrorist have been properly documented and handed over to the appropriate authorities for necessary action."
Troops kill suspected IPOB/ESN marksman, 3 others enforcing sit-at-home order
Four suspected Eastern Security Network/IPOB members have been gunned down by soldiers in Anambra state.
Brigadier-General Onyema Nwachukwu, the director of army public relations, made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday, February 9.
The deceased persons were said to have been led by Ejike who was enforcing the illegal imposed sit-at-home order in Ihiala town.
Caught in action: Police arrest soldier for armed robbery
A Nigerian soldier, Hassan Abdulhafiz, has been arrested by police for alleged armed robbery in Yobe state.
The suspect, Abdulhafiz, is attached to Nigeria Army Sector 2 Headquarters, Operation HadinKai, Damaturu.
Other suspects arrested with him are Mustapha Abubakar, 19; and Samaila Salmanu, 25, all residents of Damaturu.
Defence minister throws in amazing description of former COAS Ambassador Buratai
Nigeria's ambassador to the Republic of Benin, General Tukur Buratai (retired) has been honoured in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city.
Buratai was honoured during a book presentation and launch written by Best Agbese, an author and security expert.
According to the minister of defence, Buratai has immensely committed to rescuing the peace and security of Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
Jerrywright Ukwu Jerrywright Ukwu is an Abuja-based senior political/defence correspondent. He is a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos and the International Institute of Journalism in Abuja. He is also a member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He spends his leisure-time reading history books. He can be reached via email at jerrywright39@yahoo.com.
Nnenna Ibeh Nnenna Ibeh is a journalist with over 10 years of experience with various media organisations including Premium Times. Being on the front burner of reporting politics and the different dimensions of governance, she is also passionate about girls' education and women's and children's health. With degrees in Journalism, Peace Studies & Conflict Res., and Dev. Studies, Nnenna has worked in the dev. sector as a communications officer for the Centre for Democracy and Dev. email: ibehnnenna@gmail.com
