The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that some Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province terrorist fighters have abandoned 72 of their family members in the heat of military bombardment in Ngala town, Gamboru-Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State.
The DHQ’s Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja.
It noted that the insurgents’ family members, comprising 33 women and 39 children, were being profiled by the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole for further possible action.
The DMO coordinator, Maj Gen John Enenche, who spoke on behalf of the DHQ, said the abandonment is an indication that more terrorists want to surrender.
He said, “One of such moves was the dropping off of 72 family members of the Boko Haram and ISWAP, comprising 33 women and 39 children, at the entrance of Ngala town in Ngala LGA on May 10 at about 8.30pm.
“A total of these 72 persons were also rescued from the Boko Haram terrorists. All of them are in custody of troops for further action. In another operation at Mainok–Jakana in the Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, 61 Boko Haram criminals were neutralised in the theatre.”
