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Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by Nobody: 6:30pm On Sep 24, 2014
[size=20pt]A total of 135 terrorists have yesterday evening surrendered along with equipment to troops around Biu Local Government Area. A group of 88 submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun – Yadi while another group of 45 terrorists were taken in around Mubi – Michika. They are all being interrogated and processed in conformity with the dictates of standard best practices[/size]

After a show of video clips and photos to the press on recent military operations in Konduga and other places in Borno and Adamawa States, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade, addressed the press. Below is the script of the address:

Nigerian troops have been conducting coordinated air and land operations in furtherance of efforts at containing the terrorists in the North East part of the country. Somehow, it became apparent that the terrorists in continuation of their campaign of terror were determined to take over communities around Maiduguri which is their prime target. There was therefore the need to ensure that communities such as Konduga were protected. It is noteworthy that the terrorists made not less than four attempts between 12 and 17 September 2014 to violate the security and enter Konduga to perpetrate their atrocities. Air and land forces were subsequently deployed to handle the situation.

The convoy of combat vehicles typical of terrorists’ mission that involves their top commanders, were fiercely engaged by the land and air forces. Several of the terrorists including some of their commanders lost their lives in the encounters which lasted an average of about 5 hours each. The troops captured some of the terrorists and their equipment. In the course of those encounters, one Mohammed Bashir who has been acting or posing on videos as the deceased Abubakar Shekau, the eccentric character known as leader of the group died. Since the name Shekau has become a brand name for the terrorists’ leader, the Nigerian military remains resolute to serve justice to anyone who assumes that designation or title as well as all terrorists that seek to violate the freedom and territory of Nigeria.

On restoring normalcy after the encounter, inhabitants of the community who were victims of terrorists activities corroborated information on the identity of Bashir Mohammed alias Abubakar Shekau, alias Abacha Abdullahi Geidam alias Damasack etc. Indeed, the recent devastation on the leadership of the insurgents is attributable to the renewed commitment to the mission of eradicating terrorism in our country.

Meanwhile, a total of 135 terrorists have yesterday evening surrendered along with equipment to troops around Biu Local Government Area. A group of 88 submitted themselves at Mairiga/Bun – Yadi while another group of 45 terrorists were taken in around Mubi – Michika. They are all being interrogated and processed in conformity with the dictates of standard best practices.

The Defence Headquarters applauds the gallantry of the Nigerian troops who have remained undaunted and professional in prosecuting this campaign against terror. The keen interest exhibited by our neighbours and allies is commendable and we appreciate them. All allies in the war against terrorism are hereby assured of the Nigerian military’s resolve to maintain momentum in the efforts to decimate and defeat terrorists. The invaluable efforts toward achieving sustainable peace and victory against the terrorists are highly appreciated.

It is nevertheless necessary to alert all citizens that there is still the need for even more vigilance and cooperation with the security forces. Everybody is required to remain alert to ensure that we are not taken unawares by terrorist elements who might want to carry-out isolated attacks in any part of our country.
http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/24/current-developments-nigerias-counterterrorism-campaign-analysis-dhq

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Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by atlwireles: 6:43pm On Sep 24, 2014
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Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by ubaobi: 6:46pm On Sep 24, 2014
hope this is true

dunno what to believe these dayz
Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by chibwike(m): 6:47pm On Sep 24, 2014
Lemme comment on a Mod's thread
Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by erunz(m): 6:48pm On Sep 24, 2014
Kudo's to our military for the victory being recorded in this war so far. Despite foreign media propaganda NA is winning the war and that short man who call himself Hell Rufai and his supporter of APC supporters, have not come out to praise or even hail the military for their recent progress in this war. And they want to rule Nigeria with all this hate they have. We are waiting for them come 2015.

#GEJ-2019
#Korobucci
Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by Randerl: 6:55pm On Sep 24, 2014
Good One
Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by LegatusGlaber(m): 6:58pm On Sep 24, 2014
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Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by DeCleff(m): 7:01pm On Sep 24, 2014
The desire to have 75 virgins each has blind folded these guys to see and take advantage of over 70 milions beautiful Nigerian ladies who are so HONY and looking for immedate solution for their konji problem here on earth and not in paradize

Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by seankafor(m): 7:13pm On Sep 24, 2014
can somebody say longliv n a.
but wait .nigeria military still the best in africa sin 1966.
Re: Current Developments In Nigeria's Counterterrorism Campaign: An Analysis By DHQ by tit(f): 7:20pm On Sep 24, 2014
I told y'all
Victory comes from Allahu!

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