Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman: says Boko Haram terrorists are surrendering to Nigerian troops

The new strategies being employed by Nigeria’s  military have started yielding positive results with scores of terrorists surrendering to troops and many more willing to surrender.

According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman in a posting on PRNigeria website, the new  strategies employed included sustained offensive operations, pre-emptive air strikes by the Nigerian Airforce  and routes blocking by ground troops.

Usman who is the acting director of Nigerian Army Public relations, said the strategies are  all geared towards constricting and snuffing out the Boko Haram terrorists.

“Many of the terrorists that willinly surrendered painted images of mass panic and hysteria among their erstwhile colleagues who are feeling the noose tightening on their necks with the relentless efforts of troops and renewed vigour in operations inspired by the personal leadership of the Chief of Army Staff.”, Usman wrote.

“Terrorists also seem to have an inkling of what happens to surrendered suspects as regards screening and de-redicalisation of innocent ones among them.

“The Nigerian Army in conjunction with the Nigerian Airforce and other security agencies will continue to devise and implement effective strategies to bring Boko Haram terrorism to a speedy end.

“It will also continue to receive surrendering suspects and assures innocent ones among them that surrender is the only option open to them.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to also appreciate the great support and information it receives from well meaning citizens. More of these are required to help towards quicker obliteration of the Boko Haram scourge in our nation.”