Nigerian Army Neutralizes Boko Haram Commander, Arrests Suspects, and Recovers Weapons in Borno and Surrounding Areas

A recent operation by Nigerian Army troops in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, has resulted in the neutralization of notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and several other terrorists.

The operation, conducted by the Army, led to the surrender of multiple terrorists and their families due to sustained pressure on their hideouts.

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The troops also arrested several suspects and recovered arms, including two AK-47 rifles and various mobile phones.

In addition to the operation in Borno State, the Army reported several other successes in various regions. In Gwoza Local Government Area, eight terrorists and their families surrendered, while in Konduga Local Government Area, two suspects were apprehended with 52 bags of illicit drugs intended for terrorists.

Furthermore, in Taraba, the chairman of the Gassol Local Government Area Hunters’ Association, Alhaji Adamu Tanko, was arrested for selling an AK-47 rifle to a suspected terrorist. The weapon was recovered during a joint operation in Boki Lamba.

In Plateau State, the Army detained two suspected criminals in the Rikkos area of Jos North Local Government Area and seized a fabricated rifle and mobile phones with images of various arms and ammunition.

Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, commended the troops for their dedication and effectiveness in the operations.