SIX ISWAP FIGHTERS SURRENDER TO MILITARY IN BORNO

Six suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside members of their families, have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, marking another development in the military’s ongoing counter-insurgency campaign.

Military authorities said the suspects surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion, Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, in Gwoza Local Government Area after reportedly fleeing terrorist enclaves in the Mandara Mountains. 

Preliminary investigations are ongoing to establish further details surrounding their surrender.

Items recovered from the surrendered individuals reportedly include cash, mobile phones, and other personal belongings, which are expected to aid ongoing investigations.

The military said the surrendered fighters and their families have been taken to a secure location, where they are undergoing profiling, debriefing, and other procedures in line with established operational protocols.

Operation Hadin Kai has continued to intensify operations across the North-East through coordinated ground and intelligence-led missions aimed at disrupting the activities of terrorist groups operating in the region.

Security analysts noted that recent surrenders may reflect sustained military pressure on insurgent enclaves, while stressing that comprehensive screening and security assessments remain essential.

The military reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining offensive operations while ensuring the protection of communities affected by insurgency across the North-East.

Authorities also urged residents to continue supporting security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing counter-terrorism efforts.

The latest surrender adds to a series of recent breakthroughs recorded by Operation Hadin Kai in its campaign against insurgent groups in the region.