Troops Nab B’Haram Spy During Friday Prayer, Kill Other Terrorists
Troops of 271 Task Force Tank Battalion at Michika town, in Adamawa State, have arrested a Boko Haram spy named Kawalu.
The Defence Media Operations (DMO), said in a statement that the troops, acting on credible human intelligence, tracked and arrested Kawalu, during a Jummat Prayer at Michika Central Mosque, last Friday.
In the statement, Maj. Gen. John Enenche, the Coordinator of the DMO, explained that the arrested suspect confessed to have come from Maikadiri, a Boko Haram criminals’ enclave.
He said the suspect is presently in troops’ custody for further interrogation.
In continuation of aggressive clearance operations across the North-East aimed at decisively ending terrorism in the region, Enenche, further disclosed that more Boko Haram/ISWAP criminals have been neutralized, while others have been arrested.
He said: “On 8 June 2020, troops of 192 Battalion, Gwoza, Borno State conducted a daring and well-coordinated commando raid on a Boko Haram criminals’ hideout at Kwatara, on the Mandara Mountains.”
According to him, the successful operation led to the neutralization of several terrorists, while many others fled with gunshot wounds.
The DMO Coordinator, equally stated that, also on 8 June 2020, troops of 151 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Miyanti, conducted a deliberate ambush operation against Boko Haram criminals along Darel Jamel – Miyanti Road, and successfully neutralized two terrorists, while two women were rescued in the process.
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“Troops also recovered two bicycles, one sack containing 121 pairs of new rubber slippers and the sum of twenty nine thousand and five hundred naira (N29,500.00),” he added.
Maj. Gen. Enenche, then disclosed that one Boko Haram member named Mustapha Kori, surrendered to troops of Army Super Camp 11, Gamboru on 8 June 2020.
His words: “The surrendered insurgent confessed that he actively participated in Boko Haram activities for the past five years, but managed to escape from their camp at Fulatari around Lake Chad, after a series of Artillery bombardments of their location, which led to the death of most of their fighters including their local commanders.
“Earlier on 5 June 2020, troops of 195 Battalion deployed at Strong Response Area Zabarmari, Borno State, conducted a long range clearance patrol to Jajeri, Gurnum Kole l, Gurnum Kole ll, Malis and Ladin Mbuta. Troops also cleared Asala Fura, Mai Njika, Kanube, Kessa Ngala, Taula and Shuwabe.
“At Taula, troops stormed a Boko Haram hideout, neutralizing three criminals while others fled in disarray. Troops also recovered one solar panel charger, one cell phone, rubber solution, roasted beef, rice, cooking pots and some cooking ingredients before destroying the enclave.
“Same troops of 195 Battalion on 5 June 2020, deployed at Dusuman in conjunction with elements of Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a successful night ambush at a Boko Haram crossing point along Dusuman – Zabarmari track road, eliminating one Boko Haram criminal in the process. Troops also recovered one AK-47 rifle and one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with two rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.”
