The Nigerian Army Thursday announced that 80 Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Bama, Borno State.
The terrorists, among whom were commanders, suppliers and foot soldiers, confirmed to have taken part in several terrorists attacks, especially on Bama town.
They said they surrendered as a result of the intense heat and continuous offensive action embarked by troops.
A statement by the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Usman Sani, recalled that the Army had repeatedly 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 three months presidential deadline for the eradication of terrorism in Nigeria.
The statement added: “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 urged citizens to continue providing useful information to security agencies that will lead to apprehension of all known terrorists.
