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6 Boko Haram Top Commanders Surrender in North East, Says DHQ

Isioma Ogochukwu by Isioma Ogochukwu
July 16, 2022
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6 Boko Haram Top Commanders Surrender in North East, Says DHQ

•Maj-Gen. Benard Onyeuko

A major booster to the war against insurgency as the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says six top Boko Haram commanders surrendered in the North East on July 13.

According to the DHQ, the operations were conducted between June 30 and July 14. Among the surrendered terrorists were a ‘Wali’ (governor) and ‘Kaid’ (a three-star commander).

Director of Defence (Media Operations), Maj.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko made the disclosure at the bi-weekly operational briefing in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

Onyeuko named the repentant senior combatants as Mallam Mala Hassan (Wali), Ali Madagali (Munzur), Musa Bashir (Chief Anur), Buba Dahiru (Munzur), Jafar Hamma (Kaid) and Abbali Nakib Polisawa.

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He said: “On July 13, six top terrorist commanders surrendered to troops in Gwoza.

“It is pertinent to note that since the surrendering of terrorists to troops; the high calibre of commanders surrendered at this time is unprecedented among them a Wali (governor) and Kaid (a three-star commander).

“Also, about 3,858 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered between 1 to 14 July, comprising 505 males, 1,042 females and 2,311 children.

“Furthermore, in the theatre, troops neutralized several Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province terrorists within the period under review at different encounters at Gamage village in Dikwa Local Government Area, Dikwa – Gambora Ngala road, Pulka – Gwale road in Borno State, among others.”

Onyeuko also announced the arrest of terrorists’ collaborators, including their logistics suppliers.

“All surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families were profiled and documented while all recovered items and apprehended suspected terrorists were handed over to the appropriate authority for further action,” he said.

Tags: Boko HaramBorno StateDHQNorth-east
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Isioma Ogochukwu

Isioma Ogochukwu

Ogochukwu Isioma is a Bachelor of Arts degree holder in Linguistics Studies from the University of Benin, and a Master's student in International Affairs and Diplomacy at the Amadu Bello University, Zaria. With over half a decade-long active journalism practice, Ogochukwu is the Founder and Publisher of popular education-focused online medium, CAMPUS GIST, and currently writes for METROWATCH. He can be reached via ogochukwuisioma@gmail.com.

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