'BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS HAVE BEEN DESERTING SAMBISA FOREST' - ARMY

The Nigeria Army says Boko Haram insurgents are now fleeing Sambisa forest in huge numbers as the Army steps up its campaign to eradicate the sect.

The Boko Haram insurgency has raged on in Nigeria’s northeast for about seven years now killing over ten thousand people.


Over the past few months, the military has succeeded in beating back the Islamist militant sect and significantly reduced the amount of suicide attacks on innocent civilians in the northeast, TV360 reports.

In a statement by Colonel Sani Usman, army spokesman, the Army insists it is winning the war against the sect as it has successfully chased back the insurgents from some of its base.
He however warned citizens to be vigilant as the insurgents might mix with the civil population to launch attacks.

“This is to inform the public that due to aerial bombardment and concerted efforts of the ground troops, and facing imminent annihilation, Boko Haram terrorists have been deserting Sambisa forest in droves trying to disperse to various parts of the country,” he said.

“The cowards are running away from their well-noted enclave in Sambisa forest for their lives. Consequently it becomes necessary to inform the public, especially well-meaning Nigerians, to be more vigilant and security-conscious.

“The public are please requested to be observant and report any suspicious persons or group of persons to the military or any of the security agencies to enable timely detection and apprehension of the fleeing insurgents before they mingle with the society and commit havoc.

“We would like to reassure the public of the confidentiality of the information provided and reiterate our commitment to the clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.”

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