The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the armed forces killed scores of notorious terrorists and apprehended 1.191 others across theatres of operation from April to June. Kangye said the troops of Operation Hadin Καi, Operation Fasan Yamma, Operation Safe Haven, Operation UDO KA and Operation Delta Safe amongst others performed exceptionally well during the period under review.
According to him, among the terrorists eliminated were dreaded Amir Abu Fatimah, kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda, Maiwada, Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze otherwise known as Onowu.
“Just two days ago, bandit kingpin Yellow Danbokkolo succumb to injuries sustained during an encounter with troops the previous week where many of his lieutenants were also eliminated. “Additionally, some notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were arrested and taking into custody for interrogation.
“They include Buhari Umar, Hassam Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Adamu Dan Mai, Idi Yusuf, Hassan Bello, Muhammed Isah, Shimu Adamu, Ismaila Hassan, Michael and Shittu Muazu.
“Our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims,” he said. Kangye said the military had sustained operations against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements who pose serious threat to national security and socio-economic activities.
He said that the quarter also witness mass surrender of Boko Haram and ISWAP/JAS terrorists due to troops overwhelming firepower.
