Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender

The war against Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria has received a boost as the military claims members of the sect are now surrendering in droves. According to a press statement issued by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the new strategies and tactics deployed by the military seem to have yielded positive results as scores of terrorists willingly surrender to troops.

Nigerian Army Public Relations. Photo: Nigerian army
”The new strategies employed included sustained offensive operations, pre-emptive air strikes by the Nigerian Airforce and routes blocking by ground troops all geared towards constricting and snuffing out the Boko Haram terrorists.’’ the statement reads.

Usman claimed increased aerial bombardment of Boko Haram hideouts has weaken the activities of the insurgents. He attributed the success of the operations to the relentless of the troops and renewed vigour inspired by the leadership style of the Chief of Army Staff.

He explained further that many of the terrorists that willingly surrendered painted images of mass panic and hysteria among their erstwhile colleagues who are feeling the noose tightening on their necks.

”Terrorists also seem to have an inkling of what happens to surrendered suspects as regards screening and deredicalisation of innocent ones among them.’’ It states.

The Nigerian Army, via the statement applauded the great support and information it received from well- meaning citizens.

In conjunction with the Nigerian Air force and other security agencies, the army authority however, vowed to bring Boko Haram terrorism to a speedy end.

Early this month (September), the Nigerian Army has affirmed its stand on ending terrorism in 3 months as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari.

To strengthen the war against the insurgency, the president is billed to meet wit the President Francois Hollande of France on a 3-day official visit starting from Monday, September 14, 2015.