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In Konduga LGA, Borno State, the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) effectively ambushed and neutralised two Boko Haram militants.
Details of this feat were revealed in a statement issued by army spokesman Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Thursday, who said that the ambush was carried out along Kuka, a notorious crossing site for terrorists.
The forces’ smart location, according to General Nwachukwu, allowed them to confront the unsuspecting Boko Haram members in an intensive combat. This quick action resulted in the capture of two terrorists, while others fled in fear.
In the aftermath of the encounter, the troops secured 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, an improvised explosive device (IED) shell, five Pento injections, and a cash sum of Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira.
In a related incident underscoring the growing pressure on Boko Haram, a notorious member of the group surrendered to the 222 Battalion stationed at Geizuwa, also in Konduga LGA.
The surrendering terrorist yielded an AK47 rifle, a magazine, and 26 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. He is currently undergoing detailed profiling, and further actions are anticipated.
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, commended the troops for their vigilance and commendable combat spirit. He encouraged them to maintain their current momentum, emphasizing the importance of completely eradicating any remnants of terrorists and bandits within their operational jurisdiction.