No fewer than 314 Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State’s Bama Local Government Area.
On Wednesday night, the Nigerian Army Headquarters announced this via social media.
According to the post, the development came as a result of the ongoing offensive against terrorists in the country’s northwestern region.
The troops also rescued about 12 farmers who were abducted by the terrorists.
The post reads, “The ongoing offensive onslaught against terrorism in the North East recorded another success today, 29 June, 2022, as 314 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters surrendered to troops in Bama LGA of Borno State.
“Additionally, 12 farmers were also rescued by the troops. Profiling of the surrendered terrorists is ongoing”.
