Nigerian Army said 80 Boko Haram terrorists on Thursday surrendered en mass to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Bama, Borno State.
According to a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the terrorists among whom were commanders, suppliers and foot soldiersconfirmed to have partook in several terrorists attacks especially on Bama town, Borno State, surrendered as a result of the intense heat and continuous offensive action embarked by troops. The Army stated that surrender is the only option available to insurgents as the Nigerian Army and Nigerian Air Force in conjunction with other security agencies are totally committed to the achievement of the 3 months Presidential deadline for the eradication of terrorism in Nigeria
“Other terrorists are encouraged to also surrender or face total annihilation. As the new name of the operation states ‘achievement of total peace is a must’,” the statement said.
“Citizens are please requested to continue providing useful information to security agencies that will lead to apprehension of all known terrorists.”
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