1st October, 2015
Nigerian Army said on Thursday that 80 Book Haram insurgents have surrendered to troops battling the terror group under the code name Operation Lafiya Dole in Bama, Borno State.
Colonel Sani Usman, acting Director Army Public Relations who said this in a statement added that the terrorists were commanders, suppliers and foot soldiers of Boko Haram who confirmed to have partook in several terrorists attacks especially on Bama town, Borno State. He added that the Boko Haram members surrendered as a result of the intense heat and continuous offensive action embarked by troops.
Colonel Usman reiterated that surrendering 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.
He therefore enjoined other terrorists to also surrender or face total annihilation in tune with the new name of the operation which states that ‘achievement of total peace is a must’.
The Army spokesman also appealed to citizens to continue providing useful information to security agencies that will lead to apprehension of all known terrorists.