A group of senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State amid intensified military operations.
According to counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, the commanders abandoned their strongholds following weeks of sustained offensives, precision air strikes, and intelligence-led operations that have significantly weakened the group.
The surrendered commanders are currently being held at a secure military facility for profiling, intelligence debriefing, and other standard procedures. Their identities have not been disclosed for operational reasons.
Military sources attributed the development to the relentless tempo of Operation HADIN KAI, which has targeted terrorist enclaves, logistics bases, supply routes, and command centres across Borno and other parts of the North-East.
The publication noted that the sustained campaign has restricted terrorists’ movement, disrupted supply networks, and reduced their capacity for large-scale attacks, leading to declining morale and increased defections.
This latest surrender comes days after dozens of terrorists laid down their arms in different locations. Military records indicate that at least 76 fighters, along with some family members, voluntarily surrendered within the past week.
Security analysts link the growing defections to sustained pressure, deteriorating conditions in terrorist camps, dwindling resources, and internal divisions within ISWAP’s leadership.
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