The Nigeria army on Thursday said 80 Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to troops on ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’ in the north east.
A statement by army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said : "In a land mark event today, 80 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered en mass to troops of OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE in Bama, Borno State."
He said among the terrorists whom were commanders, suppliers and foot soldiers confessed 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.
Usman added that: "It will be recalled that we have 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 3 months Presidential deadline for the eradication of terrorism in Nigeria."
He also said: "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’."
Usman called on citizens to continue providing useful information to security agencies that will lead to apprehension of all known terrorists.
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