A total of 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria.
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.
This is contained in a statement issued and signed by the Chief Military Public Information Officer, MNJTF, N’djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Maiduguri.
According to the statement, during the initial investigation conducted, it was 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 surrendered individuals are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to ascertain more details regarding their activities and affiliations.
The statement noted that the MNJTF remains committed to maintaining peace and security in Lake Chad basin region and this development marks a step in the ongoing efforts to weaken the operational capabilities of terrorist groups in the region.
It added that MNJTF would continue to encourage those still involved in terrorist activities to surrender and embrace peace.