24th May, 2024
One Boko Haram commander and five fighters have surrendered to military authorities in Borno, says the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
The MNJTF revealed this in a statement by Lt.-Col Abubakar Abdullahi, the Chief Military Public Information Officer, N’djamena – Chad on Friday in Maiduguri.
The statement said: “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”.
According to the statement, the terrorists handed over 11 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one warhead of anti-aircraft rounds.
It said : “Other surrendered fighters include; Isah Ali, 18; Hassan Modu, 18; Nasir Idris, 23 escort for the Commander of Jubillaram Usman Rash; Abba Aji, 21and Abubakar Isah.
“The surrendered fighters are currently undergoing investigation.
“This brings the total number of terrorists who have surrendered since the commencement of Operation Lake Sanity ll on April 23 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 Lake Chad”.