There’s Confusion, Fear In ISWAP Camps As Members Surrender –Army

The Nigerian Army says there is confusion and apprehension
within the camps of the Islamic State of West Africa Province
terrorists following the recent massive surrender of Boko Haram
fighters.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema
Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Abuja,
citing the depleting strength of its members, which had drastically
dwindled their overall fighting efficiency, as the major cause of
the apprehension.

Nwachukwu added that due to the situation, the terrorist group
had resorted to using futile propaganda via AMAQ Terrorists Media
Wing to portray the group as still being a potent force in the
North East.

He said their confusion was further aggravated by the August 14
turn out of the terrorists in droves, with their families, to lay
down their arms and surrender at Mafa Local Government Area.

The army spokesman said that a total of 186 Boko Haram terrorist
members led by their Amir, Manye Aga, comprising 67 adult males, 54
adult females and 65 children, surrendered to troops of Operation
HADIN KAI at Forward Operational Base (FOB) Ajiri.

Several items were recovered from the surrendering terrorists
including, AK 47 rifles and magazines, a locally made pistol and
eight locally fabricated daggers.

Nwachukwu also disclosed that the theatre took custody of
additional Boko Haram fighters, comprising four adult males, 11
adult females and 18 children from Landanli, Azah, Ngaridua and
Kondilla villages, who surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force
Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama, on Aug. 15.

According to him, ISWAP was yet to come to terms with the
reality of its current predicament, which had posed serious
negative impact on its fighting prowess.

“It is also worthy of note that the terrorists are overwhelmed
with palpable fear and are making desperate efforts to halt the
ongoing surrender of their fighters from the Tumbus and Sambisa
axis.

“The Nigerian Military is more resolute in intensifying both
kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in the fight against insurgency,
banditry and sundry crimes in the country,” he said. (NAN)

The Nigerian Army says there is confusion and apprehension
within the camps of the Islamic State of West Africa Province
terrorists following the recent massive surrender of Boko Haram
fighters.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema
Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Abuja,
citing the depleting strength of its members, which had drastically
dwindled their overall fighting efficiency, as the major cause of
the apprehension.

Nwachukwu added that due to the situation, the terrorist group
had resorted to using futile propaganda via AMAQ Terrorists Media
Wing to portray the group as still being a potent force in the
North East.

He said their confusion was further aggravated by the August 14
turn out of the terrorists in droves, with their families, to lay
down their arms and surrender at Mafa Local Government Area.

The army spokesman said that a total of 186 Boko Haram terrorist
members led by their Amir, Manye Aga, comprising 67 adult males, 54
adult females and 65 children, surrendered to troops of Operation
HADIN KAI at Forward Operational Base (FOB) Ajiri.

Several items were recovered from the surrendering terrorists
including, AK 47 rifles and magazines, a locally made pistol and
eight locally fabricated daggers.

Nwachukwu also disclosed that the theatre took custody of
additional Boko Haram fighters, comprising four adult males, 11
adult females and 18 children from Landanli, Azah, Ngaridua and
Kondilla villages, who surrendered to troops of 151 Task Force
Battalion at Banki Junction in Bama, on Aug. 15.

According to him, ISWAP was yet to come to terms with the
reality of its current predicament, which had posed serious
negative impact on its fighting prowess.

“It is also worthy of note that the terrorists are overwhelmed
with palpable fear and are making desperate efforts to halt the
ongoing surrender of their fighters from the Tumbus and Sambisa
axis.

“The Nigerian Military is more resolute in intensifying both
kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in the fight against insurgency,
banditry and sundry crimes in the country,” he said. (NAN)