As many as 511 Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered together with their families with the Nigerian Army also rescuing one Chibok girl during an operation carried out in the North-East region.
According to a statement from the Director of Defence spokesperson, Major General Musa Danmadami, the figure comprises 99 adult males, 161 adult females and 251 children.
“Troops also rescued one kidnapped Chibok school girl while a total of 511 Boko Haram terrorists/Islamic State of West Africa Province and members of their families comprising of 99 adult males, 161 adult females, and 251 children surrendered to troops at different locations within the theatre of operations,” Danmadami stated.
According to Danmadami, all the recovered items, apprehended suspects and rescued Chibok school girl have been handed over to the relevant authority for further action.
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