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Multinational troops kill two suspected Boko Haram terrorists, 5 surrender in Borno
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Monday killed two suspected Boko Haram fighters in Borno State.
The spokesman for the MNJTF, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said: “As part of Operation Lake Sanity 2, troops of Sector 3 of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully carried out a covert operation on 8 July 2024, targeting a terrorist hideout in Kwatan Dowoshi, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
“During the operation, the troops engaged in a firefight with the terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of two Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters.
“The operation led to the destruction of the terrorist hideout and the recovery of several items, which include AK-47 rifle magazines, 148 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 2 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 4 magazine carriers, 172 tax/levy receipts for farmers and fishermen, 2 Baofeng radios, and a large number of assorted drugs.”
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The spokesman revealed that five terrorists surrendered to troops on Thursday.
“Additionally, on 11 July 2024, in the Task Force Wulgo, comprising combined Cameroonian and Nigerian troops, 5 Boko Haram/ISWAP members surrendered.
“The surrendering individuals are identified as Babagana Ali, 25, Modukau Abatcha, 20, Alhaji Bako, 27, Muhammad Bataye, 18, and Babagana Mohammed, 15,
“These individuals emerged from Tunbouma Village and Kutungulla Village in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State and are currently undergoing further investigation.
“The Force Commander, Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, commended the troops of Sector 3, Task Force Wulgo, and the hybrid forces for their bravery.
“He called on other remaining terrorists to lay down their arms and surrender.”
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