The new strategies being employed by the military have started yielding positive results with scores of Boko Haram terrorists in the North East surrendering to troops and many more willing to surrender.

The new strategies employed include sustained offensive operations, pre-emptive air strikes by the Nigerian Airforce and routes blocking by ground troops all geared towards constricting and snuffing out the Boko Haram fighters.

Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, said many of the terrorists that willinly surrendered painted images of mass panic and hysteria among their erstwhile colleagues, who are feeling the noose tightening on their necks with the relentless efforts of troops and renewed vigour in operations inspired by the personal leadership of the Chief of Army Staff.

Terrorists also seem to have an inkling of what happens to surrendered suspects as regards screening and deradicalisation of innocent ones among them.

The statement said the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Nigerian Airforce and other security agencies, will continue to devise and implement effective strategies to bring Boko Haram terrorism to a speedy end.

“It will also continue to receive surrendering suspects and assures innocent ones among them that surrender is the only option open to them.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to also appreciate the great support and information it receives from well meaning citizens. More of these are required to help towards quicker obliteration of the Boko Haram scourge in our nation,” the statement said.