Thirteen suspected Boko Haram terrorists alongside six women and 17 children from Kodila village have surrendered to the troops of 151 Task force Battalion.
The Defence Headquarters said the Suspected Terrorists alongside their families surrendered on Saturday at Banki Junction in Bama local government area of Borno State.
The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday said the terrorists surrendered due to sustained aerial bombardment and aggressive intensive clearance operation by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East.
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He said the suspects and their family had been receiving medical attention at a military medical facility.
According to him, the suspects are currently undergoing thorough profiling and investigation in line with global best practices in handling such cases.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies remain resolute, determined and committed to sustaining the tempo of the operations,” he said.
