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The Defence Headquarters says, troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North East Zone have intensified the tempo of their operation in North East as about 4,770 of members of Boko Haram terrorists comprising 864 adult males, 1,415 women and 2,490 children have continued to surrendered at different locations in the theatre.
Major General Benard Onyeuko, Director, Defence Media Operations at bi-weekly media briefing on Thursday revealed that between 1 - 15 June 2022, offensive onslaught against terrorism by Operation Hadin Kai OPHK has led to the rescue of abducted persons, neutralization of terrorists, arrest of terrorists members, recovery of arms and ammunition and other security related items.
"All surrendered Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State West Africa Province members and families were profiled and documented while all arrested and recovered items were handed over to the appropriate authority for further actions", he added.
He explained that, on 17 and 18 June 2022 troops of 152 Battalion at Buduwa in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State encountered fleeing Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State West Africa Province fighters and engaged the terrorists and in the encounter 7 of the terrorists were neutralized and 14 rustled cattle and 3 bicycles were recovered.
Major General Onyeuko added that troops on 21 June 2022 arrested some terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers.
"Mallam Abacha Usman was arrested at Benshek, Mallam Ibrahim Gira along Damboa – Biu Road and Mallam Ibrahim Gira a notorious terrorist petroleum supplier"he added.
Troops neutralized 11 terrorists, arrested 11 and recovered 14 rustled cattle, 2 AK47 rifles, 3 bicycles, 2 locally made guns, 90 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 1 golf 2 car.
Spye News report that, the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Major General Christopher Musa had recently issued warnings to Nigerians especially the North East residents not to trade with Boko Haram or Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) Terrorists so that the 13 years insurgency in the region will come to an end.
Director, Defence Media Operations Major General Benard Onyeuko therefore reiterated that the military high command commended the efforts of the troops in the various theatres, of operation across the Country. Furthermore, the entire populace is hereby appreciated for the support given to the Armed Forces and security agencies in the conduct of their operations and also urged to continue to provide information on criminals in their locality.