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Popular Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders To Nigerian Army (Photo)

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A prominent Boko Haram fighter, Adamu Yahaya, a.k.a Saad Karami has voluntarily surrendered to the Nigerian Army.

This was disclosed by Major General John Enenche, Coordinator Defence Media Operations Defence Headquarters in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, 28 May 2020.

Enenche disclosed that Karami led the last attack on troops in Baga town and equally participated in attacks on Metele, Mairari, Bindiram, Kangarwa and Shetimari (Niger Republic).

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He, however, surrendered to the army troops as a result of military firepower against the insurgents.

“On 24 May 2020, a prominent Boko Haram fighter, Malam Adamu Yahaya AKA Saad Karami, who led the last attack on troops in Baga town and equally participated in attacks on Metele, Mairari, Bindiram, Kangarwa and Shetimari (Niger Republic) voluntarily surrendered to troops of 242 Battalion in Monguno,” Enenche’s statement noted.

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He added; “This was as a result of the aggressive posture of the troops and artillery bombardments of terrorists’ suspected locations around the general area.”

Mallam Adamu Yahaya, AKA Saad Karami

The military added that in a separate encounter, troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole on 24th May, killed 12 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered weapons.

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“Troops of Army Super Camp 11 Gambouru under Sector 1 of Operation Lafiya Dole, while on clearance operation on 24 May 2020 at Mudu Town in Borno State neutralised 12 Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs).”

“Troops also rescued 241 persons in captivity of the terrorists comprising 105 Women and 136 Children.”

“Items recovered include: 4 BHT flags, 1 motorcycle, 2 bicycles, 1 amplifier and 2 sewing machines.”

The rescued persons have been safely evacuated from the village and are currently under medical observation, while the village has been cleared. There was no loss of life or equipment from own troops.”

In a related development, Naija News gathered from the defence spokesperson that troops also killed several Boko Haram bombers and fighters while some others escaped with gunshot wounds.

Troops of 151 Battalion on 26 May 2020 successfully killed several Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) including several suicide bombers, while numerous others fled with gunshot wounds.”

“The gallant troops successfully engaged the criminal Boko Haram elements who were mounted on 10 Gun Trucks and attempted to simultaneously attack the troops’ locations at Banki Junction and Firgi in Bama LGA of Borno State under the cover of darkness.”

“The courageous troops however overpowered the terrorists with superior firepower and captured 1 Cobra Armoured Personnel Carrier, one Dushka Anti-Aircraft Gun, 1 AK 47 Rifle and 1 FN Rifle. Other items captured by the gallant troops include 3 Hand Grenades, 2 AK 47 Rifle magazines, one FN Rifle magazine, 78 rounds of 12.7mm Anti-Aircraft ammunition, 25 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition and 25 rounds of fabricated 7.62mm ammunition from the criminals.”

Enenche added that for all these gallant efforts, the Chief of Army Staff has commended them for their good conduct.

“The Chief of Army Staff congratulates the gallant troops for their professionalism and good conduct. Equally the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria commends the troops and encourages them to sustain the momentum of their operations towards eradicating the terrorists from the North East.”