Military pressure forces 17 terrorist family members to surrender in Borno

Sustained offensive operations by Nigerian Army troops have led to the surrender of 17 family members associated with the Jama'atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda'awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorist group in Borno State. The Nigerian Army's Operation Hadin Kai reported that 16 individuals, including 10 women and six children, surrendered to troops in Konduga Local Government Area on August 4, 2026. A sum of ₦92,000 was recovered from this group.

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Sustained offensive operations by troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to exert significant pressure on terrorist elements operating across the North-East theatre, resulting in the voluntary surrender of 17 family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) in separate incidents in Borno State.

Another surrender occurred on the same day when an 11-year-old family member of JAS surrendered to troops in Bama Local Government Area. According to Captain Muhammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer for Operation Hadin Kai, the sustained military pressure on terrorist enclaves was a primary reason for these voluntary surrenders.

The surrendered individuals are currently in military custody undergoing preliminary profiling and debriefing. They will later be handed over to appropriate authorities for further procedures, including rehabilitation where applicable. Captain Goni stated that these surrenders are a direct result of ongoing operations aimed at dismantling terrorist strongholds, disrupting their supply lines, and limiting their movement.

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During preliminary debriefing, the surrendered individuals disclosed that sustained military pressure on terrorist enclaves significantly influenced their decision to surrender.

Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to maintaining offensive operations against terrorist elements across the North-East theatre. The army assures that troops will continue to dominate operational areas, exert pressure on terrorist groups, and deny them freedom of operation, while also facilitating safe passage for those wishing to surrender.

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During preliminary debriefing, the minor also attributed his decision to surrender to the sustained operational pressure being maintained by troops against terrorist elements within the theatre.