Top ISWAP leaders and dozens of fighters surrender to troops
Several top leaders of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and 76 foot soldiers, along with their families, have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East. Capt Muhammad Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, confirmed the development in a statement. The insurgents reportedly gave up their arms and abandoned their bases due to sustained military pressure. Those who surrendered are now being profiled and debriefed in a secure location.
What happened
- Capt Muhammad Goni announced that top ISWAP leaders and 76 foot soldiers surrendered to Operation Hadin Kai troops.
- The surrender is attributed to relentless military operations and pressure in the North-East.
- The surrendered individuals, including key members of the terrorist network and their families, are undergoing profiling and debriefing.
- Military operations have reportedly degraded the terrorists’ combat capabilities and disrupted their command structures.
- Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to defeating terrorism and restoring peace in the region.
