In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, 210 Boko Haram terrorists—including conscripted fighters and their families—have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 2 in Bol, Baga Sola.
This mass surrender comes as a result of intensified military operations in the Lake Chad region, supported by coordinated efforts from personnel of the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy under Operation Hadin Kai, led by Theatre Commander Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar.
According to a statement from the Chief Military Public Information Officer of the MNJTF, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the surrendered terrorists admitted to participating in various attacks along the Bakatolerom, Barkalam, Litri, and Kaiga Ngbouboun axes of Lake Chad. A total of ten assorted weapons of different calibres were recovered from the group.
Major General Moussa Haussa, Commander of Sector 2/Operation Lake Chad, praised the troops for their commitment and encouraged them to maintain the momentum in the fight against terrorism. He emphasized that “there is no future for terrorism in the region” and assured that the surrendered individuals would be treated humanely and enrolled in the MNJTF’s deradicalization programme.
Brigadier General Saleh Haggar Tidjani, Governor of the Lake Chad Region, welcomed the former fighters and announced plans to enroll them in skills acquisition programmes to support their reintegration into society. This initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods and facilitate their transition to peaceful civilian life.
The MNJTF reiterated its commitment to collaborating with regional partners to bring lasting peace and security to the Lake Chad Basin.
