... 53,262 have so far surrendered to own troops
The Defence Headquarters says, the Nigerian troops have within 2 weeks recorded operational successes in all the theatre of operations across the country, having a total of 1,627 Boko Haram Terrorists and their families surrendered and so far 53,262 surrendered to own troops at different locations with the killing of terrorists spiritual head of Gaita one Mallam Shehu the Amir and some of his foot soldiers to killing of Boko Haram Commander "Abubakar Sarki" in Sambisa forest and recovering of large numbers of assorted weapons and ammunition.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Bernard Onyeuko made this known while briefing Defence Correspondents on the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies activities and operational successes as recorded in all the theatre of operations across the country.
Onyeuko said, troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted clearance operation at terrorists enclaves in North East arrested Mallam Modu Goni at Bunin Yadi Market a terrorist and logistics supplier while attempting to transport large quantity of logistics items he purchased for onward supply to terrorist at Gomari village in Fere Local Government Area of Borno State.
He said, troops rescued 63 civilians, neutralized 42 terrorists, arrest 20 terrorists.
Troops in Operation DELTA SAFE continued to clamp down on the activities of oil thieves, economic saboteurs and other criminal elements. On 15 May 2022, troops in conjunction with Nigerian Drug Law enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted raid operations in a suspected drug hideout in Effurum in Urwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
To rid the zone of illegal oil theft, troops conducted anti-crude oil theft, anti-smuggling, raid operations and patrols in locations such as; Akantu Creek in Warri North Local Government Area, Tibo Ajuomo Creek in Warri South Local Government Area, Effunim in Urwie Local Government Area of Delta State
Onyeuko also added that, Operations Dakatar da Barawo recorded some modest successes in its operations against oil thieves and economic saboteurs within its Area of Operations. Operational activities were conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship SOROH in locations such as Kiama, Mbiama, Sagbama water side, Odioma-Diema axis along Akassa-Brass route, Otuofor creek, Kotipiri fishing camp, Ereweibio creek in Bayelsa State.
Troops in Operation WHIRL STROKE carried out its operations in form of patrols, ambushes and clearance operation towards achieving sustainable peace and ensuring that normalcy returns to all theatre of operations
Accordingly, 13 bandits were neutralized, 27 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 1 motorcycle and 8 phones were recovered.
Maj-Gen Onyeuko therefore said that the military high command appreciates the Nigerians for their continued cooperation with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in their fight against all forms of criminalities in the country.
He said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is determined to bring peace back to the country.
“It salutes the courage and sacrifices by its troops in the field. To the entire media community we thank and urge you to continue to keep faith with the Armed Forces of Nigeria,” he noted.