A Boko Haram terrorist has surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force, JTF, in North-East Nigeria, Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK, in Pulka Gwoza LGA, Borno State.
In a statement signed by the acting Military Information Officer of the JTF Headquarters in
Maiduguri, Captain Mohammed Goni, the terrorist surrendered following sustained military operations, which continue to exert pressure on terrorist elements across the North East.
The statement said the terrorist voluntarily surrendered to troops at Pulka on Wednesday. Preliminary information revealed that the terrorist had previously operated within the Mandara Mountains axis, an area associated with terrorist activities along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
The statement said at the time of his surrender, troops recovered one Rocket-Propelled Grenade, RPG launcher, one RPG bomb and one mobile phone from him.
The surrendered terrorist is undergoing preliminary investigation and profiling in accordance with established procedures.
Captain Goni said 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.
Captain Goni said the Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining pressure on terrorist elements, denying them freedom of action and creating the conditions necessary for lasting peace and stability across the North East region.
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