THE Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) reports a significant surrender of 263 Boko Haram militants and their families in Sector 1, Cameroon, from July 10 to 17, 2024 as Operation Lake Sanity 2 advances.
According to a statement signed today by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’djamena Chad, the wave of surrenders began on July 11, 2024, when five terrorists surrendered to MNJTF troops at Wulgo, Nigeria-Cameroon border.
According to preliminary information, these folks are from Tumbuma and Kutumgulla in Nigeria’s Marte Local Government Area.
It said, “On the same day, Malum Kori Bukar, a 50-year-old, escaped from the Jibilaram hideout and surrendered to the troops.
“Additionally, on 11 July, 19 terrorists surrendered in the village of Madaya, extreme North Cameroon, and another 11 surrendered in Wulgo from the Tumbuma hideout in 2 waves.
“On 12 July 2024, 64 individuals surrendered in Bonderi, Cameroon, including 6 adult males, 20 women, and 38 children. Moreover, On 13 July, 27 terrorists surrendered.
“The trend continued on 15 July 2024, with another 102 individuals surrendering in Bonderi, Extereme North Cameroon including 20 adult men, 40 women, and 42 children.
“Additionally, 5 individuals surrendered in Wulgo, with 2 coming from the Tumbuma hideout, southern Lake Chad. On 16 July 2024, 2 more terrorists surrendered.
“The following day, 17 July 2024, saw the surrender of a total of 48 terrorists and their families, comprising 10 adult males, 15 females, and 23 children.”
According to the statement, preliminary investigations have shown that all of the surrendered persons are Nigerian.
The document continued: “Consequently, they were handed over to the troops of Operation HADIN KAI for further action.”
