The Nigerian Army says 219 Boko Haram fighters and children have surrendered to troops in the north-east region of the country.

A total of 186 Boko Haram terrorist members led by their Amir, MANYE AGA, comprising 67 adult males, 54 adult females, and 65 children surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai at Forward Operational Base (FOB) Ajiri.

Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU, who disclosed this in a statement said the feat was recorded over the weekend in Borno State.

The surrendering terrorists also gave away their weapons including several Ak-47 rifles, pistol, and daggers.

Brigadier General NWACHUKWU explained that the development followed the recent massive surrendering of Boko Haram terrorists in Bama Operational area on August 2 and 4.