The High Command of the Nigerian Army has announced the surrender of Babakarami Balawan, a notorious Boko Haram commander, to its troops involved in counter-terrorism operations.
This significant development comes as part of a series of successful operations by the Army, resulting in the rescue of abducted persons, neutralization of terrorists, interception of illegally refined Automated Gas Oil (AGO), and seizure of arms.
In a statement released by the Nigerian Army, it was revealed that troops in Kogi State swiftly responded to a distress call along the Obajana Oshokoshoko road, where civilians had been abducted and taken into the forest. The troops engaged in a fierce shoot-out with the kidnappers and successfully rescued the hostages.
In another operation in Imo State, based on credible intelligence, troops intercepted a vehicle transporting 21 sacks of illegally refined diesel (AGO). The Army also arrested armed individuals who had been hired to escort the illegal product.
The statement highlighted the surrender of Babakarami Balawan in Borno State, following an aggressive onslaught on terrorists’ hideouts in the area. Items recovered from Balawan included one AK-49 rifle, a magazine, and a bicycle. During a separate encounter, troops neutralized two terrorists and recovered ammunition and empty magazines.
Additionally, the Army reported the rescue of a woman and her two children during a search operation in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
These operations underscore the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and criminal activities across the country, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.
