Boko Haram Terrorists and Families Surrender in Nigeria-Cameroon Border
In a significant development, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has reported a major surrender of 263 Boko Haram terrorists and their families at the Nigeria-Cameroon border between July 10 and July 17, 2024.
The surrender comes as Operation Lake Sanity 2 continues to make strides in the region. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer at HQ MNJTF N’djamena, Chad, the wave of surrenders began on July 11, 2024.
On that day, five terrorists surrendered to MNJTF troops in Wulgo, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon. Preliminary information indicated that these individuals were from Tumbuma and Kutumgulla in Marte Local Government Area, Nigeria.
The statement further detailed the progression of surrenders, which saw a total of 263 individuals surrender over the seven-day period. On July 11, Malum Kori Bukar, a 50-year-old, escaped from the Jibilaram hideout and surrendered, along with 19 terrorists in Madaya, Extreme North Cameroon, and 11 in Wulgo from the Tumbuma hideout.
The following days saw an increasing number of surrenders, with 64 individuals surrendering in Bonderi, Cameroon, on July 12, including 6 adult males, 20 women, and 38 children. On July 13, 27 terrorists surrendered, followed by 102 individuals surrendering in Bonderi, Extreme North Cameroon, on July 15, including 20 adult men, 40 women, and 42 children. Additionally, 5 individuals surrendered in Wulgo, with 2 coming from the Tumbuma hideout, southern Lake Chad.
The final day of the surrender saw a total of 48 terrorists and their families surrender, comprising 10 adult males, 15 females, and 23 children. The statement revealed that all the surrendered individuals are Nigerians, who have been handed over to the troops of Operation HADIN KAI for further action.
This significant development is a major blow to the Boko Haram terrorist group, which has been wreaking havoc in the region for years. The surrender of such a large number of terrorists and their families is a testament to the success of Operation Lake Sanity 2 and the efforts of the MNJTF to bring peace and stability to the region.
