Two more Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 3, Monguno, Nigeria.
A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief of Military Public Information said the terrorists identified as Ahmed Isiaka and Adam Muhammed, aged 18 and 17 respectively, hail from Kolloram, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, surrendered their arms on Saturday, 13th April, 2024.
Lt. Col. Abdullahi said items recovered from the fighters include: 250 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and a 9mm PARA round, among other personal belongings.
Below is the statement in full:
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Sector 3, Monguno, Nigeria has reported a continued trend of Boko Haram fighters laying down their arms, with 2 more fighters surrendering on 13 April 2024.
The latest fighters, identified as Ahmed Isiaka and Adam Muhammed, aged 18 and 17 respectively, hail from Kolloram, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. They relinquished various items, including 250 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and a 9mm PARA round, among other personal belongings.
Recall that on 26 March 2024, the MNJTF reported the surrender of 2 terrorist commanders. These events underscore the effectiveness of the diverse non-kinetic measures the MNJTF has implemented to promote safety and security in Lake Chad basin region impacted by Boko Haram and other terrorist activities. The MNJTF is committed to restoring peace and facilitating the return of normalcy to the affected region.
Abubakar Abdullahi
Lieutenant Colonel
Chief of Military Public Information
14 April 2024
