SIX Boko Haram fighters, including a terrorist commander, have surrendered to forces from the Multinational Joint Task Force.
The militants on Thursday, May 23, ended their terrorist actions and surrendered to the troops.
The MNJTF’s Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, confirmed the terrorist commander’s identity in a statement issued today.
He also named additional terrorists as Isah Ali (18), Hassan Modu (18), Nasir Idris (23), an escort for Jubillaram Commander Usman Rash; Abba Aji (21), and Abubakar Isah (20).
“The terrorists escaped from the ISWAP faction hideout in Jubillaram, situated in Southern Lake Chad. Adamu, 22 years old, had participated in numerous terrorist attacks and roamed around Kangarwa, Alagarno, Doro Naira, and Dogon Chikwu in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria,” the statement read.
“During their surrender, they handed over 11 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one warhead of anti-aircraft rounds. The surrendered fighters are currently undergoing investigation.”
The MNJTF spokesman revealed that over 100 terrorists have renounced terrorism since the commencement of Operation Lake Sanity II aimed at flushing out insurgents in the region.
He specifically said since April 23 this year, 119 insurgents have surrendered calling on other insurgents to embrace peace and lay down their arms.
“This brings the total number of terrorists who have surrendered since the commencement of Operation Lake Sanity ll on 23 April 2024 to 119.
“The MNJTF appeals to other terrorists to follow suit, lay down their arms, and embrace peace. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a secure environment in the Lake Chad Basin region,” Abdullahi said.
