Three family members of suspected Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of 192 Battalion (Motorised) under Operation HADIN KAI along the Gwoza–Limankara road in Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that the individuals identified as Fadimatu Ibrahim, 30, Abubakar Kumude, 12, and Ummi Ibrahim, 2, surrendered to troops while soldiers were on picket duty at about 11:55 a.m. on Sunday.
According to the sources, preliminary investigations revealed that the trio escaped from the Kimbe terrorist enclave situated within the Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The sources stated that the surrendered individuals cited sustained military offensives against terrorist hideouts and worsening living conditions within the enclave as reasons for their escape.
“Preliminary findings suggest they fled due to sustained pressure on the terrorists’ hideouts and severe hardship within the camp,” the sources said.
The military authorities further disclosed that the individuals were properly screened, documented, and taken into custody for further profiling and processing in line with established operational procedures.
Operation HADIN KAI troops have continued sustained offensives against Boko Haram and ISWAP enclaves across the North-East, leading to increased surrenders, arrests, and disruption of terrorist activities in the region.
Source: Zagazola Makama
