A Boko Haram terrorist on Wednesday, September 2, surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in Pulka Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State while also handing over a rocket-propelled grenade launcher and bombs to soldiers.
It was gathered that around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, the terrorist (names withheld for security reasons) voluntarily surrendered to troops at Pulka.
Preliminary information revealed that the man had previously operated within the Mandara Mountains axis, an area associated with terrorist activities along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
At the time of his surrender, troops recovered one Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, RPG bombs and a mobile phone from him.
The surrendered terrorist is said to be undergoing preliminary investigation and profiling in accordance with established procedures.
“The development further reflects the impact of sustained military pressure on terrorist networks and their diminishing freedom of action across the Theatre.
“It also underscores ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to degrade terrorist capabilities and encourage those still bearing arms to abandon terrorism and embrace peace,” the Nigerian Army said in a statement on Wednesday.
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