The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said that a significant number of Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered around the Nigeria-Cameroon border this month.
The Chief Military Public Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’djamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said on Friday that the wave of surrenders began on July 11 when five terrorists surrendered to MNJTF troops in Wulgo, Nigeria-Cameroon border. Investigations revealed they were from Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.
“Additionally, on 11 July, 19 Boko Haram terrorists surrendered in the village of Madaya, extreme North Cameroon, and another 11 surrendered in Wulgo from the Tumbuma hideout in 2 waves.
“On 12 July 2024, 64 individuals surrendered in Bonderi, Cameroon, including six adult males, 20 women, and 38 children. Moreover, On 13 July, 27 terrorists surrendered.
“The trend continued on 15 July 2024, with another 102 individuals surrendering in Bonderi, Extereme North Cameroon, including 20 adult men, 40 women, and 42 children. Additionally, five individuals surrendered in Wulgo, with two coming from the Tumbuma hideout, southern Lake Chad. On 16 July 2024, 2 more terrorists surrendered. The following day, 17 July 2024, saw the surrender of a total of 48 terrorists and their families, comprising ten adult males, 15 females, and 23 children.”
According to Abdullahi, the initial investigation showed that all the surrendered individuals are Nigerians, and they are all in the custody of the troops of Operation HADIN KAI for debriefing.