By Odita Sunday, Abuja 10 August 2023 | 6:31 pm Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully carried out an ambush on suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Crossing Point along Kuka in Konduga LGA of Borno State. According to army spokesman, Brig General Onyema Nwachukwu, troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce… Members of the Nigerian Army are seen during a visit by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (not seen) to the Maiduguri Monday Market on March 2, 2023, after the market burned down on February 26, 2023. (Photo by Audu MARTE / AFP) Troops of Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully carried out an ambush on suspected Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) Crossing Point along Kuka in Konduga LGA of Borno State. According to army spokesman, Brig General Onyema Nwachukwu, troops laid in wait for the marauding terrorists, before engaging them in a fierce firefight that neutralized two Boko Haram terrorists, while others fled in disarray. “The gallant troops recovered 63 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, one Improvised Explosive Device(IED) shell, five Pento injections and the sum of Nineteen Thousand, Four Hundred and Sixty Naira,” Nwachukwu said. “Similarly, following the aggressive operations of troops against BHT enclaves, a notorious terrorist surrendered to troops of 222 Battalion at Geizuwa in Konduga LGA. Items recovered from the suspect include one AK47 rifle, one magazine and 26 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling for further necessary action.” He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has lauded the troops’ high level of alertness and fighting spirit, urging them to sustain the momentum and ensure that remnants of terrorists and bandits in their areas of responsibility are completely cleared. 1 hour ago The Citizens Participation in Governance Capstone Group of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG) has urged young people in the country to step up the enthusiasm and passion exhibited towards the 2023 general elections and not wait until the next election cycle before taking active role in governance. This was contained in a… 1 hour ago A former Special Assistant to the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa on Youth Development, Hon. Austine Ogude, has promised to work to ensure victory for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming Kogi State governorship election. 1 day ago National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA), has set in motion mechanism for emergency preparedness, mitigation and response activities across the country. 1 day ago The zonal chairmen of the Social Democratic Party in the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, on Thursday, officially dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress, along with all the party’s chairmen in the 21 local government areas of the state. 1 day ago The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has beckoned on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to keep exploring dialogue in resolving the crisis in the Republic of Niger. CAN president, Daniel Okoh, in a statement on Thursday also warned ECOWAS against opting for military intervention in Niger Republic while commending President Bola Ahmed…
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