The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that 112 individuals associated with Boko Haram, including adults and children, surrendered to the troops in Borno State.Â
Major General Edward Buba, the Director of defence media operations, reported that during the operations, eight terrorists were killed, 10 were arrested, and two hostages were rescued.
Unfortunately, two soldiers sustained injuries due to encounters with improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
The troops made significant recoveries, including six AK-47 rifles, one FN rifle, one fabricated SMG, 12 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 257 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, two magazines, one boafeng HH radio, one vehicle, one motorcycle, one tricycle, two mobile phones, 15 bicycles, and a sum of N77,410.00.
Between December 27 and January 1, 2024, in Biu, Bama, and Konduga LGAs of Borno State, the troops neutralized five terrorists and recovered two AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one vehicle, 15 bicycles, and PMS, among other items.
Additionally, between December 27 and 29, 2023, two ISWAP/JAS terrorists’ fighters surrendered in separate operations in Dikwa LGA of Borno State, bringing with them two AK-47 rifles loaded with 37 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.
Major General Buba noted that the 112 terrorists who surrendered comprised 12 adult males, 39 adult females, and 61 children between December 27, 2023, and January 2, 2024.
In another instance on December 27, 2023, a suspected kidnapper surrendered to troops in Damaturu LGA of Yobe State.
Throughout the period between December 27, 2023, and January 2, 2024, troops conducted separate operations, successfully discovering and detonating IEDs in Gujba and Damboa LGAs of Yobe and Borno States, respectively.
On January 5, 2024, troops responded to a distress call regarding a suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists’ attack on civilians in Geidam LGA of Yobe State. Unfortunately, the terrorists caused casualties, including a member of the local vigilante group and two suspected terrorists.
They also set ablaze three houses and a vehicle. During the operation, troops encountered an IED explosion, injuring two personnel.
However, they managed to recover 64 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one boafeng HH radio, and one torchlight.
