A notorious Boko Haram terrorist that had been wrecking havoc among the communities was on Monday gunned by Nigerian troops in an offensive operation to clear Boko Haram terrorists enclave around Kwatarha and Torikwaptir general area of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
During the operation 4 other terrorists were believed to escape with gun shot wounds. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.
In a related development, troops of 3 Division have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorists group kingpin, Tijjani Usman Damagum.
He was tracked down and arrested at Damagum town, Yobe State on Tuesday.
A high profile Boko Haram terrorists’ group member, Damagum has led Boko Haram members on various attacks especially in Yobe State. The suspect is currently undergoing interrogation with a view to arraign him soon.
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters, Ministry of Defence, has said that Boko Haram insurgents would face increased military assaults if they refused to surrender their arms and embrace peace.
A statement signed by Col. Rabe Abubakar, acting Director, Defence Information in Abuja on Tuesday, said that the Nigerian Armed Forces are committed to continue the ongoing coordinated joint assaults on the insurgents in the North-East.
“The military is committed to continue the coordinated assaults on Boko Haram members in the North-East until the operation of guerrillas is totally impaired and collapsed.
“The operation of the security forces in the contested area is designed to dismantle technical preeminence and capabilities of the terrorist groups.
“For optimum success in the counter offensive, 7 Brigade of the Multinational Joint Task Force(MNJTF), in the Lake Chad Basin will ensure a total blockade of terrorists escape route,” he said.
Abubakar added that the efforts would forestall further infiltration of the terrorist elements into the country and its neighbours.
The statement warned the sect members to stop their mindless act of violence and embrace peace in order to become useful citizens with positive contribution.
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