Infamous terrorist leader Abacha has surrendered to Nigerian troops, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism. Learn more about his surrender and its implications for national security.
Notorious Boko Haram terrorist Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) deployed in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri by the Chief Military Intelligence Officer of the MNJTF in N’Djamena, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osaba. According to Osaba, Abacha, who was deeply involved in various terrorist activities, confessed to his role in several operations along the Monguno-Baga axis. He attributed his decision to surrender to the intensification of MNJTF military operations and declining involvement in terrorist activities.
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“When he surrendered, Abacha handed over an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing 11 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, a mobile phone, an Airtel SIM card, and N32,500 in cash,” Osaba explained.
Abacha also said he is currently working with the authorities and providing them with vital information.
In another mission, MNJTF troops, in collaboration with intelligence units, successfully ambushed Boko Haram terrorists who were transporting large amounts of supplies in three Toyota vehicles under cover of night.
“The troops engaged in a fierce gun battle with the terrorists, killing one while the rest fled, leaving the supplies behind,” Osaba explained.
Investigators seized the three Toyota vehicles loaded with various foodstuffs and essentials as well as N2,000 in cash.
