EKOHOTBLOG reports that more than 100 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Nigerian Army in Borno State.
It was gathered that the Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to the Nigerian Army at Gwoza town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno.
EKOHOTBLOG learnt that one of the commanders of the terrorist group led a total of 120 people, mostly youths to the military.
A top security source disclosed that some commanders surrendered along with their families to 26 Task Force Bridge in Gwoza.
The source said, “I think what we are seeing now is as a result of the death of Abubakar Shekau; his death has affected the group.
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“A total of 120 Boko Haram members and their families surrendered in Gwoza town today.”
Another source further stated that the Boko Haram insurgents came with only their clothes and bicycles.
The source added that the fact that they did not drop any firearm created doubt among the residents, saying, “The people are contemplating if the Boko Haram fighters are truly interested in peace.”
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