Updating your news feed...
NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions. Thanks to our vast network of sources and dedicated team of professional journalists and contributors spread across Nigeria and overseas, NEWS EXPRESS has become synonymous with newsbreaks and exclusive stories from around the world.
Loading banners
Loading banners...
Boko Haram members
Hundreds of Boko Haram insurgents and their families have deserted their camps as flood wreaked havoc on their enclaves, forcing them to move to safe locations on the fringes of Samiba Forest, it was learnt.
It was earlier reported that 70 fighters got drowned and over 200 insurgents, including five commanders, were killed following airstrikes by the Nigerian military at the weekend.
It was gathered that the overflow of the Yedzaram River affected several insurgents’ camps in Sheuri, Kumshe ward and Gaizuwa axis Sunday morning and prompted the relocation.
It was further learnt that the insurgents had run out of logistics and weapons, and relocated pending when they would get supply and strategise.
Similarly, Goni Farooq, a top Boko Haram commander reportedly surrendered to the troops at Banki Junction in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday.
The security source revealed that he came out with a motorcycle, RPG, Anti- Aircraft gun, AK47, five magazines with live ammunition, solar panels and clothes among others. (Daily Trust)
