Most Wanted Boko Haram Commander Surrenders, Military Arrests Spies

One of the most wanted Boko Haram commanders, Saleh Mustapha, has surrendered to troops of the Operation Hadin Kai in Borno state.

The troops also arrested spies and logistics suppliers for the terrorists in the state.

This followed military offensive in a joint clearance operation by the land troops and troops of the Nigerian Air Force.

The development was disclosed in a press briefing by the Military High Command in Abuja on Thursday.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed that the success recorded was as a result of the military operations between March 25 and April 7, 2022.

During the operation, troops uncovered and destroyed the terrorists' bomb-making factory and their hideouts.

He added that the troops also rescued some kidnapped civilians during the operation.

Part of Onyeuko's statement reads, “In the last two weeks, the land component with the support of the air component conducted offensive operations at different locations of the theatre such as: Ukuba/Camp Zairo, Sabil Huda, Ba Masaa, Wulgo, Marta, Fulatari village, Uraha Crossing Point, Mbalala, Gamboru town all in Borno State.

“Notably among the exploits of own troops was the capture of the terrorists’ stronghold by Ukba/Camp Zairo in the Sambisa Forest where some artillery guns, Armored Personnel Carrier, trailers, and large cache of arms and ammunition were captured."