Nigerian
troops now claim Boko Haram terrorists are surrendering in droves due
to new strategies and tactics employed by the military.
Nigerian troops on patrol
A
press statement issued by the spokesperson of the Nigerian army,
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said the sustained bombardment of the
enclaves of the terrorists as well as increased aerial bombardment has
place the terrorists in weaker position. President Muhammadu Buhari is
billed to meet wit the President Francois Hollande of France on a three
day official visit starting from Monday to discuss regional security in
the West African region ravaged by Boko Haram islamist militants.
The
new strategies being employed by the military have started yielding
positive results with scores of terrorists surrendering to troops and
many more willing to surrender. 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.
Many of
the terrorists that willinly surrendered painted images of mass panic
and hysteria among their erstwhile colleagues who are feeling the noose
tightening on their necks with the relentless efforts of troops and
renewed vigour in operations inspired by the personal leadership of the
Chief of Army Staff.
Terrorists also seem to have an inkling of
what happens to surrendered suspects as regards screening and
deredicalisation of innocent ones among them.
The Nigerian Army
in conjunction with the Nigerian Airforce and other security agencies
will continue to devise and implement effective strategies to bring Boko
Haram terrorism to a speedy end. It will also continue to receive
surrendering suspects and assures innocent ones among them that
surrender is the only option open to them. The Nigerian Army wishes to
also appreciate the great support and information it receives from well
meaning citizens. More of these are required to help towards quicker
obliteration of the Boko Haram scourge in our nation.
Thank you.
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman
Acting Director Army Public Relations
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