By FOLUSHO ALADE, ABUJA
Latest reports from the Defence Media Operations (DMO) of the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Sunday says 13 Boko Haram terrorists alongside 6 women and 17 children from Kodila village have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, Banki junction in Bama Local Government area of Borno State.
The report contained in a statement released on Sunday and signed by the Coordinator DMO, MAJ GEN JOHN ENENCHE said the suspects and their family surrendered on the 26th of September 2020 and have been receiving medical attention at the 21 Special Armoured Brigade Medical Centre.
The statement read: “Sequel to sustained aerial bombardment and aggressive intensive clearance operation by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE in the North East, 13 suspected BHT alongside 6 women and 17 children from Kodila village have surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
“The suspects and their family members who surrendered on 26 September 2020, have been receiving medical attention at the 21 Special Armoured Brigade Medical Centre. The suspects are currently undergoing thorough profiling and investigation in line with global best practice 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”, the statement said.
