Three Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State have surrendered to the Nigerian Army, citing relentless military intervention against terrorism that left their camps increasingly difficult to sustain as reason for their decision.
The army held that persons, Abba Dogo, 24; Abubakar Bargaji, 28; and Ibrahim Abubakar, 16, also provided insights into the operations of the terrorist network during preliminary interrogation, further disclosing that they had undergone specialised training as gunboat operators and anti-aircraft gunners.
It was gathered on Wednesday that the surrendering occurred on Monday at about 4:50 p.m. after the fighters escaped from terrorist hideouts located in Sabon Gari and Tunbun Mota.
Meanwhile, military authorities reacting to the surrender said it underscores the growing pressure on insurgent groups, adding that the terrorist’s decision reflects the sustained impact of ongoing military operations against terrorist enclaves.
Investigators further learned that the suspects fled camps allegedly controlled by ISWAP commanders known as Abu Fatima and Abu Ayuba after enduring prolonged aerial and ground assaults by Nigerian forces.
The source said the fighters admitted that continuous bombardment had weakened the camps, making survival increasingly difficult and influencing their decision to surrender.
He disclosed further that the military is currently holding the surrendered fighters for profiling and further investigation in line with established operational procedures.