Two notorious terrorists, Abu Radde and Umar Black, who have been operating in Batsari and Safana Local Government Areas of Katsina State, have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadarin Daji.
The surrender, which occurred on 19th January, follows intensified military offensives in the region.
Major-General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday.
He attributed the surrender to ongoing synchronised operations involving ground and air troops, which have effectively dismantled terrorist enclaves and inflicted significant casualties.
“These operations have not only forced several terrorists to surrender but also ensured the recovery of assorted weapons and ammunition,” Buba stated.
Furthermore, the troops have secured the release of 15 hostages previously held captive by the terrorists.
“Troops are nevertheless sustaining the momentum as they continue the hunt for notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji, among others,” Buba said.
He emphasised that troops will continue to eliminate threats posed by terrorists on the battlefield.
Buba stated that the terrorists now face a stark choice: surrender or face death.
He added that troops are intensifying operations to ensure conditions are created that prevent terrorists from carrying out attacks against civilians.
