The Nigerian Army has confirmed the surrender of 15 senior Boko Haram commanders and their families to troops in Borno State. This development occurs amid intensified military actions targeting the group’s strongholds.
In a press release issued on Friday evening, the army reported significant achievements, including the dismantling of multiple terrorist hideouts and the arrest of individuals suspected of providing logistical support to Boko Haram in the northeast.
The statement emphasized the army’s success in breaking down terrorist infrastructures, capturing key operatives, and confiscating weapons and supplies. It was noted that a large quantity of liquid fertilizer and insecticides, often repurposed by terrorists to manufacture Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), was recovered from the suspects.
The statement detailed: “In a significant blow to the remaining Boko Haram terrorists, 15 exhausted fighters and their families surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in the Gwoza and Bama Local Government areas of Borno State. Troops also detained two individuals suspected of supplying logistics to terrorists in Azir village, Damboa Local Government area.
“Additionally, troops captured another logistics supplier in Mainahari village while transporting drugs to terrorist hideouts.
In Zamfara State, troops swiftly reacted to the kidnapping of a BUA Company driver in Maraban Kyaware, engaging the terrorists in a firefight and successfully rescuing the hostage.
“The valiant troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle with nine rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from the assailants. Similarly, in Kebbi State, another rescue operation led to the extraction of eight hostages after a fierce encounter with kidnappers.
“On the basis of precise intelligence, troops in Benue State apprehended a wanted criminal at Gban Market in Guma Local Government Area, seizing three rounds of 7.62mm (special) ammunition, four ATM cards, and ₦6,750 in cash.”