Nigerian military said more insurgents have surrendered to it’s troops of Operation Lafiya Dole while scores have been killed following sustained artillery bombardments and ground assaults against Boko HARAM/ISWAP Terrorists hideouts in North East.
John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations who made this known in a statement said terrorists namely; Mohammed Babagana, Modu Jugudun and Alhaji Usman surrendered to troops of Delta Company in Borno State.
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“The trio confessed to having escaped from their Boko Haram Camp in Dabulari Village, Bama LGA of Borno State after a heavy artillery bombardment of the Camp by troops that led to the death of many of their erstwhile colleagues. During interrogation, they confessed regretting their actions and called on their former colleagues to give up the struggle and save themselves from unprofitable death,” the Co-ordinator said.
He also disclosed that on 3 June, troops of Army Super Camp 6 Konduga, Borno State in conjunction with Borno State Civilian Joint Task Force, conducted a deliberate ambush operation against the terrorists at Lawanti River line and killed 6 of them.
Enenche also said on 2 June, the combined troops of 19 Brigade and 401 Special Forces Brigade conducted a robust clearance operation at Doron Naira and Magaji which resulted in the neutralisation of 9 terrorists.
