94,655 terrorists have surrendered in North East -Army Commander
BY ANDREW OROLUA
The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (North East ) Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK , Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali said that a total of 94,655 terrorists have so far surrendered to troops in the North East due to military operations in the Zone.
General Ali disclosed this at the weekend during the combined COAS and CAS Sallah Luncheon with soldiers in Maimalari Military Cantonment, Maiduguri, Borno state.
He said that intense military operations and continuous engagements have compelled the terrorists to surrender in droves and keeps the number of surrendered Boko Haram terrorists, BHTS, increasing on daily bases.
General Ali assured that they “would not be complacent to avoid a reversal of the gains already made, Rather we would continue to be more decisive and intensify the strangulation strategy which encompasses kinetic and non-kinetic efforts against the terrorists.”
The Theatre Commander noted that the luncheon would affords both COAS and CAS the opportunity to appreciate huge sacrifices by troops in restoring peace and normalcy to the entire Northeast Region.
He thanked the service Chiefs for their very visible concern for troops welfare in Operation HADIN KAI. “It has indeed spurred us to strive for more successes. We are indebted to your many visits to the Theatre which have come with definite benefits to the Theatre in terms of heightened troops morale, equipment support and provision of strategic guidance for operational activities.”
The Theatre Commander commended officers and men of Operation HADIN KAI, troops who sustained injuries in the course of the ongoing operations and are currently undergoing treatment at military hospitals.
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“We commend you for your gallantry and patriotism. Please be rest assured that the Service Chiefs have made and would continue to make adequate provision for your treatment in order to ensure your speedy and full recovery”.
The function was attended by representative of Borno State Governor, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Air Staff, Theatre Commander, General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Zonal Director NTA, NGOs among several other distinguished guests.
