Boko Haram commander, three fighters, woman surrender to troops in Borno
A commander of the Boko Haram-linked Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) faction, three fighters and a woman have surrendered to Nigerian Army troops operating in Borno State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the five individuals surrendered to troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade under Operations Hadin Kai and Desert Sanity V in […] Boko Haram commander, three…
Five individuals, including a Boko Haram commander and three fighters, have surrendered to Nigerian Army troops operating in Borno State. The surrender occurred on August 21, following intense clashes between rival factions and intelligence-driven military operations. The group, identified as Ishiaku Agah, Sulieman Yaga, Iburija Chari, Ba’ana Modu, and Falmata Modu, arrived from the Bula Daloye area before surrendering to the troops.
The military recovered 358 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammunition and three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the group. The surrendered individuals and recovered ammunition have been taken into custody for further action, while troops continue to monitor the area for other fighters willing to lay down their arms.
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