After losing their
major stronghold, Sambisa Forest, to Nigeria's gallant troops, some Boko Haram
fighters on the run have surrendered to military authorities in
neighbouring
Niger Republic.
The Niger Interior
Minister just confirmed that dozens of Boko Haram fighters gave themselves up
to authorities in southern Niger.
Minister Mohamed
Bazoum said that 31 young people from Diffa, who were enrolled a few years ago
in Boko Haram, decided to surrender.
The fighters arrived
in the remote desert town of Diffa in groups and were being held by
authorities.
“I learned that the
first who surrendered were not arrested, and I surrendered. We expect a pardon
from the government so that we can participate in the development of the
country and help us get rid of the trauma,’’ a former Boko Haram combatant told
journalists.
It was not clear
what would become of the ex-Boko Haram fighters, but authorities said there was
the possibility of reintegrating them back into society, after a through
process.
President Muhammadu
Buhari on Saturday confirmed that Nigeria’s military captured Boko Haram last
enclave in the vast Sambisa forest.
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