At least 12 wives of Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered to vigilantes in Askira-Uba LGA of Borno state.
According to Sahara Reporters, a Civilian JTF member in the area
Apagu Istifanus disclosed that there had been two pregnant women among
the women who had surrendered themselves between August 31 and September
1. The women explained how their husbands had abandoned them because of
lack of food and fuel.
Istifanus was quoted as saying:
“On Monday four of them came to Askira. After thorough
investigation they told us that their husbands could no longer feed them
that they are many in the bush but more were still coming, they have
been taken to Biu town for more information.
The vigilante attributed the development to the army successfully
stopping supplies reaching the sect and to the generally brilliant
performance of the troops in recent months.
A military source, who asked for anonymity, confirmed the incident adding that:
“You see we don’t disclose how we operate to journalists, but the
truth is this, they (Boko Haram) are feeling the heat because most of
their camps is either destroyed or taken over by our troops.”
It is known that the Nigerian military has stepped up operations
against the dreaded sect, making it harder for the terrorists to get
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