Boko haram fighters flee as Nigerian Army and Airforce intensify airstrikes in Sambasa forest

Following intensified Airforce bombardment and Army artillery fire on remaining hideouts of Boko Haram terrorists in Sambisa Forest, the remnants of the insurgents have fleed the forest in bid to escape.

The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman who confirmed the development in a statement said, “This is to inform the public that due to aerial bombardment and concerted efforts of the ground troops; and facing imminent annihilation, Boko Haram terrorists have been deserting Sambisa forest in droves.

According to him the terrorists are trying to disperse to various parts of the country  as they flee the military bombardment.
“The cowards are running away from their well noted enclave in Sambisa forest for their lives.
“Consequently it becomes necessary to inform the public, especially well meaning Nigerians, 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.
“We would like to reassure the public of the confidentiality of the information provided and reiterate our commitment to the clearance of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists” the statement added