The Joint Task Force deployed in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State has stated that a notorious Boko Haram terrorist, identified as Bochu Abacha, has surrendered in the state, News About Nigeria reports.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Information Officer of the MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.
He noted that the terrorist admitted to being a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who has participated in several Boko Haram/ISWAP operations along the Mongunu-Baga axis of the state.
Osoba stated that Bochu confessed to having surrendered due to the intense operation of the MNJTF and lack of interest.
He further noted that Bochu had escaped from a Boko Haram camp in Mussaram with his weapon.
According to him, the troops have been in an intense battle against terrorism in the Lake Chad region, with the aim of flushing out terrorists and ensuring that peace reigns supreme in the region and across other parts of the country.
He stated, “In a significant development in the ongoing battle against terrorism in the Lake Chad region, a notorious Boko Haram terrorist identified as Bochu Abacha has surrendered to troops of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF)
“Bochu, a key figure in several terrorist operations, admitted to being a notorious Boko Haram terrorist who has participated in several Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist operations along the Mongunu-Baga axis.
“Items recovered from Bochu include one AK 47 rifle and a magazine loaded with 11 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one mobile phone, an Airtel SIM card, and the sum of N32,500. He is presently providing valuable intelligence to the authority.”
