Over 100, 000 Boko Haram, ISWAP terrorists surrender to Army, says COAS
By Njadvara MUSA, Maiduguri
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has said that 100, 045 Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists and families surrender to the Nigerian Army.
According to him, the terrorist’s massive surrender, however, followed the renewed fight against terrorists in the Northeast.
Abubakar disclosed this, yesterday (Wednesday), at a combined Eid-el-Kabir Sallah Luncheon with troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri. Borno state.
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He said that the Sallah celebration offers an effective synergy and professionalism among the troops at the various theatres in the country.
While appreciating all other security agencies, he noted that with the renewed fight of troops against insurgency, peace could be restored in the region by the end of this year.
He, therefore, urged the fighting heroes not to relent in their efforts to end the war in the insurgency-affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
Governor Babagana Zulum reiterated the professional commitments of the troops in the gradual restoration of peace in the state.
“We’re today witnessing the gradual return of peace in the insurgency-affected states in the region.
“Even though I’m not a soldier, I am a Civilian General to the core of supporting the Army to restore peace in the state.”
He, however, noted that the Boko Haram terrorists have resorted to guerilla fight, attacking farmers and communities located on the fringes of Sambisa Forest.
Continued; “I am providing the desired leadership to ensure peaceful coexistence among the various communities in the state.”
He donated the widows’ mite of N10 million to the troops of the 7 Division, Nigeria Army, Maiduguri.
The Governor, therefore, urged the civilians to continue to support and cooperate with the Army in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Sambisa Forest and the Lake Chad region.
