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A top Commander of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terror group, Alhaji Modu, aka Bem Bem and 50 other terrorists have been neutralised in the ongoing bombardment of bandits’ strongholds in the Northeast, The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has disclosed.
The notorious terrorist, who has been on the wanted list of the military, was killed in an air interdiction conducted by the air component of Operation HADIN KAI at Degbawa near Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The notorious terrorist, who has been on the wanted list of the military, was killed in an air interdiction conducted by the air component of Operation HADIN KAI at Degbawa near Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko, who made the disclosure during the bi-weekly media with Defence correspondent in Abuja, said troops determined to clear the hideouts of the insurgents.
He said a total of 1755 terrorists and their family members have surrendered to troops within the time under review, following sustained onslaught by the military.
According to him:”Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have continued to dominate their general area of operation as they conducted operational activities in villages, mountains, town and cities. Troops ambush Boko Haram Terrorist/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorist along Road Uzoro-Gadamayo in Adamawa State, during the encounter one terrorist was neutralized while others fled.
“Troops further exploited the area and recovered 1 AK49 rifle, 1 AK47 rifle, 4 AK49 magazine, 250 rounds of 5.56mm, 1 bandolier and a mobile phone.
Also, between 27 July to 2 August 2022 troops conducted fighting patrols, ambushes, clearance and raid operations along Road Pulka-Shave axis, Gabachari, Doksa Village and Buni Yadi town in Borno and Yobe State respectively.”
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