Two Boko Haram improvised explosive device ‘experts’, Abubakar Mohammed and Bana Modu, have surrendered to troops, says the Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in Borno.

Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the military spokesman, said this in a statement in Maiduguri on Monday.

He said the suspects, who were under the age of 30, surrendered during a clearance operation by the troops on Sunday.

Mr Abdullahi said two IEDs, two phones and N53,000 cash were recovered from them.

He said that on interrogation, the suspects said that their Boko Haram commanders ordered them to plant IEDs on the roads leading to Doron Baga and a fish farm in Baga, both in Kukawa LGA.

“Instead of carrying out their mission, they decided to abandon their task, escape with the IEDs and surrender to the MNJTF. Their decision was influenced by the MNJTF recently concluded Operation NASHRUL SALAM, a non-kinetic operation, and the sector’s engagement strategy with relevant sources, showcasing the effectiveness of psychological operations in the fight against terrorism,” he said.

Mr Abdullahi said the MNJTF was committed to encouraging other terrorists in Lake Chad to come out, surrender and lay down their arms.

The official pledged that troops would leave no stone unturned to rid the region of terrorists and ensure sustainable peace.

(NAN)