Over 100 Boko Haram fighters surrender to the Nigerian Army
Death of Boko Haram leader taking heavy toil on group. Over 100 militants have surrender to the Nigerian Military
Daily Trust has reported that more than 100 suspected Boko Haram insurgents and their families have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Borno State.
The incident as reported by the Daily occurred at Gwoza town, Gwoza local government area of Borno. It was gathered that one of the Commanders of the sect led a total of 120 people, mostly youths to the military.
A top security source in Nigeria has confirmed that some commanders surrendered along with their families to 26 Task Force Bridge in Gwoza.
“I think what we are seeing now is as a result of the death of Abubakar Shekau; his death has affected the group.”
“A total of 120 Boko Haram members and their families surrendered in Gwoza town today,” the source said.
“The people are contemplating if the Boko Haram fighters are truly interested in peace.”
It was reported that they did not drop any firearms or created doubt among the residents.
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The latest piece of news follows reports earlier that the leader of the group was dead. It was reported months ago that Abubakar Shekau was killed following a confrontation at the Sambisa Forest with a rival terror group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
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