The Defense Headquarters,
Ministry of Defense, said Boko Haram insurgents would face increased military
assaults if they refused to surrender their arms and embrace peace.
This is contained in a
statement signed by Col. Rabe Abubakar, acting Director, Defense Information,
and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to Abubakar,
the Nigerian Armed Forces are committed to continue the ongoing coordinated
joint assaults on the insurgents in the North-East.
``The military is
committed to continue the coordinated assaults on Boko Haram members in the
North-East until the operation of guerrillas is totally impaired and collapsed.
``The operation of the
security forces in the contested area is designed to dismantle technical
preeminence and capabilities of the terrorist groups.
``For optimum success in
the counter offensive, 7 Brigade of the Multinational Joint Task Force(MNJTF),
in the Lake Chad Basin will ensure a total blockade of terrorists escape
route," he said.
Abubakar added that the
efforts would forestall further infiltration of the terrorist elements into the
country and its neighbours.
The statement warned the
sect members to stop their mindless act of violence and embrace peace in order
to become useful citizens with positive contribution.
The News Agency of
Nigeria(NAN) recalls that over 200 Boko Haram members surrendered to the
Nigerian Army troops in Banki town of Borno, recently.(NAN)
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