Six Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops
Six terrorists surrender to troops in Lake Chad
At least six Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, in the Lake Chad region.
A statement by the Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lt-Col. Abdullahi Abubakar, said the terrorists laid down arms between 17 -27 April 2024 following offensives launched by troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, in the Lake Chad Region panning Cameroon and Nigeria.
Abubakar said a 19-year-old Boko Haram terrorist, Alhaji Ali, surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade (Baga) of Sector 3 in Monguno, Nigeria on 17 April 2024.
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According to him, military investigation revealed that the surrendered Boko Haram fighter had three years affiliation with the Buduma faction of the dreaded sect.
He stated that Ali hails from Masarram on Lake Chad Island and resides at Duguri and had operated with the group before growing discontent within the group.
The MNJTF urged other Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the Lake Chad islands and adjoining communities to cease hostilities and embrace peace.
“We reiterate our commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability to the Lake Chad Basin, encouraging terrorists to follow the path of those who have already surrendered.”
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