This was disclosed by Director of Defence Information, Maj-.Gen. Chris Olukolade.
The new approach is being undertaken simultaneously in the three Northern States that have been under the emergency rule since May 2013.
The aim of the operation is to apprehend the terrorists and ensure that they do not escape out of Nigeria.
Olukolade condemned recent killings of innocent children and other cictizens in Yobe and Adamawa states. He, however, noted that by carrying out such acts, terrorists are trying to intimidate Nigerians and make them believe in their invincibility.
He said the most recent activities of insurgents are best showing that the renewed army offensive is working.
He also said that six terrorists believed to be behind the attack on the Federal Government College in Yobe State and other places were killed, two captured, nine their vehicles destroyed.
He explained the assailants were engaged in suicidal fighting desperate to attain martyrdom status, desperate for money and food as they headed for the Cameroon border.
He urged the citizens of the affected areas, particularly border towns, to assist security forces by reporting any suspicious movement in their locality. He said that this would enhance military operations and assist in apprehending or eliminating the terrorists.
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