A fresh group of top ISWAP terrorist leaders at the weekend abandoned their enclaves and surrendered to troops within the North-East theatre of operations, the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has said.
Just last week 76 foot soldiers surrendered to troops in same operational area.
OPHK said among those who surrendered at the weekend are key members of the terrorist network and that they surrendered “due to relentless military pressure.”
“They are currently in a secure location undergoing profiling, debriefing and other established procedures in accordance with extant operational protocols.”
This is contained in a statement signed by Captain Mohammed Goni the
Acting Military Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI
Maiduguri.
It said HADIN KAI has continued to record significant operational successes in the ongoing counter terrorism campaign against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists through sustained operations backed by credible, timely and actionable intelligence.
That the development highlights the devastating impact of the sustained offensive by Operation HADIN KAI, which continues to dismantle terrorist strongholds, disrupt command and logistics structures, and deny the insurgents freedom of action across the theatre.
“Persistent military operations have continued to degrade the terrorists’ combat capabilities while eroding confidence within their ranks and leadership.
“Within the last week alone, a total of 76 terrorist foot soldiers with some families surrendered to troops.”
According to the statement, these operational gains demonstrate the effectiveness of the Nigerian military’s comprehensive counter terrorism and counter insurgency strategy, combining precision combat operations, intelligence led engagements and coordinated joint efforts with partners.
“Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in its mission to completely defeat terrorism and restore lasting peace and security across the North-East.
“The pressure on the remaining terrorist elements will continue unabated until they are completely neutralised or forced to surrender,” it added.