No fewer than 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria on Friday May15, 2024.
Chief Military Public Information Officer, N’djamena, Chad, Lt-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi in a statement issued Saturday said the group includes 7 men, 9 women, and 31 children, who turned themselves in at Kwatan Turare and Doron Baga, Kukawa LGA Borno State Nigeria.
He said during the initial investigation conducted, it was revealed that these individuals managed to escape from Sharama, located in the Lake Chad Islands.
Abdullahi said among those who surrendered was Mallam Muazu Adamu, a known fighter within the Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad (JAS) faction, who operated under Commander Alai Gana. He surrendered alongside his wife.
Other members of the group disclosed that they had been engaged in farming activities before deciding to make their escape.
He added that the items found in their possession include clothes, blankets, mats, pots, plates, and various other personal belongings.
Abdullahi noted that the surrendered individuals are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to ascertain more details regarding their activities and affiliations.
