47 Boko Haram, ISWAP Fighters, Others Surrender To MNJTF

No fewer than 47 members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 3, Nigeria in Borno- State.

The MNJTF in a statement issued by the Chief Military Information Officer, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi on Thursday said, “The group includes 7 men, 9 women, and 31 children, who turned themselves in at Kwatan Turare and Doron Baga, Kukawa LGA Borno State Nigeria.”

The troops said initial investigation revealed that these individuals managed to escape from Sharama, located in the Lake Chad Islands.

Among those who surrendered was Mallam Muazu Adamu, a known fighter within the Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad (JAS) faction, who operated under Commander Alai Gana. He surrendered alongside his wife..

” Other members of the group disclosed that they had been engaged in farming activities before deciding to make their escape.

The items found in their possession include clothes, blankets, mats, pots, plates, and various other personal belongings, the statement said.

The statement added, “The surrendered individuals are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to ascertain more details regarding their activities and affiliations. The MNJTF remains committed to maintaining peace and security in Lake Chad basin region.”

“This development marks a step in the ongoing efforts to weaken the operational capabilities of terrorist groups in the region.

“The MNJTF continues to encourage those still involved in terrorist activities to surrender and embrace peace”.