Troops of the Nigerian Army on Monday killed five suspected terrorists in coordinated counter-insurgency operations in Borno State.
In a post on its official X Handle on Tuesday, the army said 44 others surrendered to the troops in the state.
The force added that the troops also recovered bombs, arms, ammunition, and rustled during the operations.
It revealed that some criminal suspects were arrested by the troops.
The post read: “Troops had on Monday conducted a raid operation on an Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ enclave in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
“In the operation, troops neutralised five terrorists and recovered two Rocket Propel Gun (RPG) bombs, two Dane guns, and one RPG bomb charger.
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“Also recovered were: One AK-47 Rifle Magazine, 23 rounds of 7.62 x 54 mm ammunition, six motorcycles, and assorted medications.
“Meanwhile, following sustained offensive operations against terrorist groups in the North-East Theatre, 44 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to troops at Bama, Dikwa, and Gwoza LGAs of the state.
“The troops apprehended a notorious cattle rustler, Malam Maawuya Shuaibu, at Mararaban Kantom in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau.
“The suspect had been on the watch list of the security agencies in connection with criminal activities in the general area of Barikin Ladi, Riyom, and Mangu LGA of the state.
“He was nabbed when the vigilant troops responded to credible intelligence on his illicit activities and recovered 32 rustled cows from him.”
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