Theatre Commander Hands Over Suspected 983 Repented Boko Haram Terrorists To Borno Govt

BREAKING: Theatre Commander Hands Over Suspected 983 Repented Boko Haram Terrorists To Borno Govt

Austin Peacemaker, Maiduguri Borno State.

The Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Major General Olusegun Adeniyi has on Wednesday 27 November 2019 handed over 983 repented Boko Haram Terrorists to the Borno state government. The event which took place at Giwa Barracks was graced by top security and government functionaries including the Borno state Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zullum.

Major General Adeniyi while presenting the de-radicalised suspected Boko Haram members said it is an historic event that shows the defeat of insurgency and a new dawn of peace for the good people of Borno state. He said that 983 repented extremists are made up of 978 male and 5 females.

Gen Adeniyi also appealed to the state governor to come up with an empowerment and re-integration programmes for the released repented Boko Haram Terrorists. He also called on any terrorist willing to surrender to come up as he or she will be well received. “Do not waste your future, embrace a peaceful and meaningful life.” He added.

Governor Zullum making his acceptance speech expressed his appreciation to the Nigerian Military and other security agencies that the state will remain forever grateful to them. He also paid tribute to those gallant men who lost their lives while defending the country.

Governor Zullum also said that the event is a mark that those arrested were not killed but truly well treat accordingly.

Meanwhile as troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has continue to exert their superiority against remnants of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province elements. Report earlier reaching Security Affairs Newsroom has it that troops of 121 Battalion deployed at Pulka in Gwoza LGA of Borno State in conjunction with elements of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on 26 November 2019 conducted a fighting patrol along the Mararaba Junction – Kirawa road in the same LGA. During the patrol, troops came in contact with some Boko Haram logistics elements at Sabon Gari, a known Boko Haram criminals’ crossing point into Sambisa Forest. It was reported that the Troops instinctively responded and neutralized 3 of the Boko Haram criminals’ logistics couriers while others escaped into the forest. Items captured in the aftermath of the encounter include 81 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, food items and 7 bicycles belonging to the criminals.

Also in another display of courage, bravery and professionalism, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed at Borgozo in Kaga LGA of Borno State overwhelmed some marauding Boko Haram criminals. The criminal Boko Haram elements who were said to had dared the lethality of the troops with an uncoordinated attack on the troops’ location on 21 November 2019 were overwhelmed by Nigerian troops. At the end of the brief encounter, 3 Boko Haram criminals were neutralised while several others escaped with gunshot wounds as evidenced by the traces of blood discovered along their escape route. Additionally, one AK 47 Rifle, 7 AK 47 Rifle magazines, 86 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 300 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 3 camel bags and one black Boko Haram flag were recovered by the troops in the aftermath of the encounter.

Regrettably, one officer and 2 soldiers were wounded in action. The wounded personnel are in stable condition and responding to treatment in a military medical facility.

In a similar encounter, troops of 21 Special Armoured Brigade deployed at Banki Junction in Bama LGA, Borno State while responding to a Boko Haram attempted attack on their location on 21 November 2019, neutralized one Boko Haram criminal and captured 2 AK 47 Rifles and 60 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.

Similarly, on 22 November 2019, troops of 26 Task Force Brigade deployed at Pulka in Bama LGA of Borno State sprung a successful ambush at a known Boko Haram criminals’ crossing point along Banki Junction – Pulka road. During the ambush, 3 Boko Haram criminals believed to be logistics suppliers were neutralised while conveying various food items to the desperate insurgents in Sambisa Forest.

Meanwhile while recording multiple successes by the Nigerian Military, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has thanked all peace loving citizens for their continued support and goodwill as the troops of the Nigerian Army continue to create a peaceful and conducive environment before, during and after the Yuletide period.