…As notorious BH terrorist surrenders
Nigerian Army troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), operating at the Boko Haram Crossing Point along Kuka in Konduga Local Governemnt Area of Borno State have eliminated two Boko Haram terrorists in an Ambush.
According to a Press Statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu and made available to Crossfire Reports today, August 10, 2023 in Abuja, troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralized two BHT, while others fled in disarray
“Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully carried out an ambush on suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Crossing Point along Kuka in Konduga LGA of Borno State.
“Troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralized two BHT, while others fled in disarray. The gallant troops recovered 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, one Improvised Explosive Device(IED) shell, five Pento injections and the sum of Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira.
“Similarly, following the aggressive operations of troops against BHT enclaves, a notorious terrorist surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion at Geizuwa in Konduga LGA. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling for further necessary action.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that remnants of terrorists and bandits in their areas of responsibility are completely cleared.
