Army Confirms Killing of 42 Boko Haram Terrorists As 3,858 Surrender

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the killing of 42 members of Boko Haram terrorists in the North-East within the last two weeks. 

The confirmation was made by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen Bernard Onyeuko in Abuja on Thursday.

Onyeuko disclosed that no fewer than 3,858 terrorists including six top commanders have surrendered to the Nigerian troops.

He identified the commanders as Malam Mala Hassan (Wali), Ali Madagali (Munzur), Musa Bashir (Chief Anur), Buba Dahiru (Munzur), Jafar Hamma (Kaid) and Abbali Polisawa.

He said the success was recorded when troops took the fight to the terrorists' enclave. 

As reported the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Onyeuko explained that the air component of the Operation Hadin Kai eliminated over 21 terrorists at Tumbum Jaki and Tumbum Murhu close to the Lake Chad in Borno state on July 11. 

"About 3,858 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered between July 1 and July 14, comprising 505 males, 1,042 females and 2,311 children."

The defence spokesperson added that the military recorded success in arresting collaborators/suppliers for the terrorists in different locations.

“Among them were two women namely; Hauwa Gambo and Khadija Dirsa.

"Troops neutralised 42 terrorists, arrested 10, captured 17 AK47 rifles, one QTC rifle, 1 RPG bomb, one RPG tube, five hand grenades, 120 rounds of 5.5mm and 54 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition."