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Notorious Boko Haram Commander Surrenders To Nigerian Troops
A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was on a mission to deliver ammunition to a bandit leader
Maiduguri, Borno State– A notorious Boko Haram terrorist commander, identified as Bulama Bukar, has surrendered to the troops of the 5 Brigade in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement released on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, said troops also intercepted a suspected ammunition courier on his way to deliver weapons to a bandit leader in Zamfara State.
Items recovered
Items recovered
“Items recovered from the surrendered terrorist include one AK 47 rifle, 5 magazines, 44 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one magazine carrier jacket, one knife, one motorcycle and the sum of twenty-three thousand, five hundred naira (#23,500.00) only. The suspect is currently undergoing profiling sessions.”
“In another operation the same day, troops of 1 Brigade on a stop and search operation intercepted a suspected Ammunition courier in Birnin Magaji LGA of Zamfara State.
Suspect
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was on a mission to deliver ammunition to a bandit leader named Gishiri
“The vigilant troops recovered a bag containing 224 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, one mobile phone and the sum of four thousand naira (#4,000)only from the courier. The suspect is currently in custody undergoing further investigations. ”
