PICTORIAL: Notorious Boko Haram Terrorist Surrender To MNJTF In Borno

A notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Kukawa local government area of Borno State.

A statement by the Chief Military Information Officer, Lt-Col Olaniyi Osoba said Bochu, a key figure in several terrorists operations admitted to be a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who had participated in several operations along the Mongunu – Baga axis.

Lt.-Col. Osoba said the repented terrorist who escaped from a Boko Haram camp in the Mussaram with his weapon, confessed to have surrendered due to the intense operation of the MNJTF and lack of interest.

Bochu surrendered with one AK 47 Rifle and a magazine loaded with 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one mobile phone, an AIRTEL Sim card and the sum of N32,500.

Osoba added that the repentant terrorist is presently providing valuable intelligence to the authority.

In another operation, troops deployed in Gubio in collaboration with intelligence operatives ambushed Boko Haram terrorists conveying large logistics supply in three Toyota vehicles under the cover of darkness.

The Chief Military Information Officer said the troops accosted the vehicle following an intelligence report on the terrorists crossing point, killing one terrorist while others fled into nearby forest due to superior fire power of troops, abandoning a large logistics supply.

Items recovered from them include three Toyota vehicles loaded with assorted foodstuffs, other sundry items and the sum of N2,000.