The Nigerian Army says 68 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of Operation Lafiya Dole within the last three weeks.
The feat followed intensified onslaught against terrorists through coordinated air and artillery bombardments of the insurgents’ territories across the theater.
The Deputy Director of Public Relations at the Theatre Command, Colonel Onyema Nwachukwu, reveals this in a statement, on Thursday.
According to the statement, the bombardments are backed by long range patrols and ambushes targeted at preventing fleeing terrorists from escaping and also denying them access to logistics supply.
Colonel Nwachukwu explained that the sustained operations pushed the terrorist group to the brink of defeat with many of its foot soldiers surrendering to the Army.
“These surrendered terrorists also reported that many of the enclaves have become untenable and life has become unbearable for the Boko Haram terrorists, owing to the blockade emplaced by troops and the sustained bombardments.
“Those who have surrendered and turned a new leaf are currently undergoing rehabilitation and de-radicalisation programmes organised by the Federal Government through Operation Safe Corridor,” he stated.