The Nigerian Army says Boko Haram terrorists have been deserting their stronghold, Sambisa forest in Borno State.
A statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, on Tuesday disclosed that this followed the aerial bombardment of the forest as well as concerted efforts of the ground troops.
Usman said the operations have led to imminent annihilation of the Boko Haram terrorists, who he described as “cowards.”.
“The cowards are running away from their well noted enclave in Sambisa forest for their lives,” the Army said in the statement.
The statement said consequent of the troops’ operations, the generalpublic, especially well meaning Nigerians are urged 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,” the Army spokesman said.
He assured “the public of the confidentiality of the information provided and reiterate our commitment to the clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists.”
