The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Friday disclosed that a Boko Haram terrorist Commander, Adamu Muhammed and 5 other fighters have surrendered to troops at Sector 3 in Monguno, Borno State Nigeria, on 23 May 2024.
Spokesman of MNJTF, Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar 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 roam around Kangarwa, Alagarno, Doro Naira, and Dogon Chikwu in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, Nigeria.
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“During their surrender, they handed over 11 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one warhead of anti-aircraft rounds.
“Other surrendered fighters include; Isah Ali, 18 years old; Hassan Modu, 18 years old; Nasir Idris, 23 years old escort for the Commander of Jubillaram Usman Rash; Abba Aji, 21 years old and
Abubakar Isah, 20 years old.
“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 23 April 2024 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 the Lake Chad Basin region.”
