Abu Rijab and other terrorist fighters were neutralized during an offensive operation in Bula Daloye, Bama LGA of Borno State
By Kehinde Okeowo
Troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State have neutralized a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and his men in an offensive operation in the state.
This was disclosed on Sunday in a post shared on the Nigerian Army official X handle.
According to the army, the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
It further stated that the successful operation led to the capture of numerous terrorists and their families..
The Army went on to say the troops also arrested several criminal suspects and recovered arms and ammunition.
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Speaking via its official social media page, the Nigerian Army tweeted, “Following an intense firefight, the troops overpowered the terrorists, neutralizing three, including a wanted Boko Haram commander Abu Rijab.
“The operation led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and mobile phones.
“Additionally, eight terrorists and their families surrendered to troops in Gwoza Local Government Area.
“The same troops also apprehended two suspects in Konduga Local Government Area with 52 bags of illicit drugs intended for supply to terrorists”
The statement added that troops operating in Taraba, arrested the chairman of the Gassol Local Government Area Hunters’ Association, Alhaji Adamu Tanko, for selling an AK-47 rifle to a suspected terrorist.
It also said its investigation revealed that the weapon was recovered during a joint operation against terrorists in Boki Lamba, a border town with Plateau State.