Over 300 Boko Haram, ISWAP Terrorists surrender to Nigerian Army

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The Nigerian Army Headquarters in a post on its social media pages said 314 fighters of Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province, ISWAP, have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

According to the Army, the development followed the ongoing offensive against the terrorists in the North Eastern part of the country.

The troops also rescued about 12 farmers who were abducted by the terrorists.

The post briefly stated: “The ongoing offensive onslaught against terrorism in the North East recorded another success as 314 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters surrendered to troops in Bama LGA of Borno State.

“Additionally, 12 farmers were also rescued by the troops. Profiling of the surrendered terrorists is ongoing”.

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