At least 25 family members of Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly surrendered to troops in Borno state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency
publication, the suspects surrendered to troops of the 3 Battalion (Marine) in
separate incidents amid the intensified military operations in the north-east.
The publication said on August 30, at about 3:45 pm, four
family members of a terrorist turned themselves in to troops at a combat
outpost in Ladiri area of the state.
Makama said a preliminary investigation revealed that the
suspects are from the Arianna, Koloram Yerwa Kura, and Tumbuma communities in
Marte LGA of the north-east state.
Makama said the suspects are in the custody of the 24
Military Intelligence Regiment for further investigation and necessary action.
“In a related development, at about 2 p.m. on Sept. 2,
another group of terrorist family members comprising seven women and 14
children surrendered to troops of the 112 Task Force Battalion at Mafa in Dikwa
Local Government Area of the state,” Makama said.
“Preliminary investigation indicated that the group fled the
Yaganari terrorist enclave due to ongoing clashes between rival terrorist
factions.”
Makama added that security agencies are processing the
surrendered persons in accordance with established procedures.
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