80 Boko Haram members surrender to Nigerian troops

In a landmark event, 80 Boko Haram terrorists, on Thursday surrendered en mass 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, Borno State, surrendered as a result of the intense heat and continuous offensive action embarked by troops.

A statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman,
Acting Director Army Public Relations, encouraged terrorists to also surrender or face total annihilation.

As the new name of the operation states ‘achievement of total peace is a must.

“Citizens are please requested to continue providing useful information to security agencies that will lead to apprehension of all known terrorists”, he said.