13 Boko Haram terrorists, 23 family members surrender to troops in Borno

The Defence Headquarters says 13 Boko Haram terrorists, alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village, have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno.

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement.

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Enenche said the terrorists surrendered due to sustained aerial bombardment and aggressive intensive clearance operation by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the northeast.

He said the suspects and their family members, who surrendered on Saturday, had been receiving medical attention at a military medical facility.

According to him, the suspects are currently undergoing thorough profiling and investigation in line with global best practices in handling such cases. (NAN)