- Safiu Kehinde
The Nigerian Army has captured some suspected commanders of the Boko Haram terrorists group while rescuing kidnapped victims across various locations.
The Armed Force made this known in a statement issued on their official X handle earlier today.
Recounting their engagement across the terrorists-infested parts of the nation over the week, the Army disclosed how they apprehended the terrorists leaders and also arrested their logistics suppliers.
They also narrated how they sabotaged plots by the terrorists group to attack IDP camp in Borno.
“In a decisive move in the ongoing counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have achieved significant successes, including the capture of suspected Boko Haram commanders, the arrest of terrorist logistic suppliers and collaborators, as well as the surrender of several terrorists and their families.
“Additionally, troops have successfully rescued kidnap victims from various locations and recovered looted items from hoodlums posing as protesters.
“On 4 August 2024 in Borno State, while acting on credible intelligence regarding terrorists’ movements, troops apprehended two Boko Haram commanders who infiltrated the Damasak Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mobbar Local Government Area. The suspects, Bana Yamode and Babagana Usman, who claimed to be visiting their families in the camp, had previously led attacks on troops in the area.
“The troops also apprehended two suspected Boko Haram logistic suppliers, Mallam Mustapha Ismaila (49 years) and Abdulmudalabi Haruna (30 years old) and rescued two minors during the operations.
“Meanwhile, 50 Boko Haram suspects and their families have surrendered to troops stationed in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa Local Government Areas. The surrendering came at the heels of upscaled operations against the terrorists.” The statement read in part.
Furthermore, the armed force disclosed how they foiled kidnap attempts and arrested the kidnappers in Yobe, Kogi, and Ebonyi states.
Commending the effort of the military, the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja lauded the arrest of the Boko Haram commanders and their logistics suppliers.