It was reported by Vanguard that Musa made the statement in Maiduguri while briefing newsmen about the recent successes of the command.

Musa said that the sustained onslaught on the insurgents under the non kinetic and kenetic approaches had led to the surrender of the terrorists. According to him, there is need to have more camps in Maiduguri to host the repentants that were being sorted out to identify the combatants.

The commander lauded the support from the general public, which he described as “unsung heroes” and pleaded with them to sustain tempo for a speedy end of the conflict.

He said, “We are very happy and satisfied with the way the general public had been supporting us; they see the sincerity in what the Nigerian soldiers are doing.

“We are committed to regulations of engagement in our operations and the human rights charter."

Also while talking about the recent success, Maiduguri, Maj.- Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 7 Division, said that 3 more Chibok girls were also rescued, within the period under review.

Shuaibu stated that the three girls rescued comprised Asabe Ali, Jinkal Yama, and Falmata Lawan, who are on serial number 3, 12 and 20, respectively on the list of the abducted Chibok girls.

Police in Osun warned on Monday in Osogbo that cultists planning to celebrate “Aug. 8 Cultism Day’’ would face the wrath of the law if they did not shelve the plan.

Vanguard News reported that the Police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, warned that the police would not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly that could endanger the peace of the state.

“Intelligence report available to the police indicates that cultists are planning to celebrate cultism on Aug. 8.

“Police hereby warn cultists and other unscrupulous elements in the state to stop the plan or any of such action (s) forthwith.

“The command, in collaboration with other security agents and the civilian Joint Task Force will not tolerate any unlawful gathering or assembly.

“Such gathering or assembly are capable of endangering the peaceful atmosphere of the state as it may lead to bloodletting and destruction of property,’’ Opalola stated.