A notorious Boko Haram terrorist, identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of Multinational Joint Task Force, in Kukawa local government area of Borno State.
In a statement released to public by the Chief Military Information Officer of the MNJTF, Olaniyi Osoba, on Saturday, described the move as a significant development in the ongoing battle against terrorism in the Lake Chad region.
Osoba added that the terrorist has admitted to being a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who has participated in several Boko Haram/ISWAP operations along the Mongunu–Baga axis of the state.
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The statement reads: “In a significant development in the ongoing battle against terrorism in the Lake Chad region, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
“Bochu, a key figure in several terrorist operations, admitted to be a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who has participated in several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist operations along the Mongunu – Baga axis.
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“Items recovered from Bochu include 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. He is presently providing valuable intelligence to the authority.”
