Eight suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Saturday surrendered to
troops of 21 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, the army said.
A statement by army spokesman, Sani Usman, said the suspected
terrorists were being investigated and screened for more information.
Mr. Usman said the army had
also apprehended another person whose arm was chopped off by the terrorists on
the suspicion of theft.
“Bulama Bukar, whose right hand
was amputated by the terrorists in Sambisa about a year ago based on allegation
of stealing a bag of beans, was intercepted by our troops at Jebra bridge today
with his family,” he said.
The spokesman also revealed that
the military was pushing for the final defeat of Boko Haram terrorists, the
fight against the terrorists as most of the camps were falling to government
troops.
“The advancing troops have
captured the villages of Jerre and Dipchari and have destroyed the terrorists
camps located in those areas.
“The troops in the Bama axis
have rescued yet another 62 people fleeing from Bitti and Pulka. The troops are
also combing all known enclaves of the terrorists within Bama, Banki and Pulka
general area.
“In addition, due to the
offensive action of the military, another fleeing 22 women 15 men and 40
children arrived Bama today.
“The rescued persons looking
haggard, dejected and obviously malnourished are being catered for by the
troops pending the intervention of the National Emergency Management Agency
(NEMA).
“Meanwhile, the persons have
been cooperating with the military as they have been giving useful information
that is assisting our troops in their offensive operations,” Mr. Usman said.
He also said military engineers
were making tremendous progress in the repairs of the bridge linking Maiduguri
and Gamboru Ngala that was blown by Boko Haram terrorists.
Mr. Usman, a colonel, said the
bridge repairs would soon be completed.
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