The Nigerian Army has recorded a significant milestone in efforts to enhance peace, security, and stability within its 13 Brigade Area of Responsibility following the voluntary surrender of militants under the Cross River State Government’s amnesty programme in Akpabuyo Local Government Area.
The development was confirmed by Major Yemi Sokoya, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Headquarters 13 Brigade, Nigerian Army, who disclosed that the militants emerged from two separate camps to participate in the programme.
He added that thirty-nine (39) fighters were presented by the first camp, led by ThankGod Ebikontei, also known as Ayibanuagha, while forty-one militants surrendered from the second camp, headed by John Isaac, popularly known as Akpokolo, whose group is also called the Akpokolo Marine Forces or Border Boys.
During the exercise, the militants voluntarily surrendered a cache of weapons and equipment.
Speaking on the surrender, Brigadier General P.O. Alimikhena, Commander of 13 Brigade, described the exercise as a major confidence-building milestone.
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