Six Boko Haram Fighters Surrender to Troops in Borno, Citing Internal Crisis and Discontentment

Six Boko Haram Fighters Surrender to Troops in Borno

On April 17, a 19-year-old Boko Haram terrorist from Masarram on Lake Chad Island surrendered to troops, revealing a three-year affiliation with the Buduma faction. Two suspected terrorists from Chad also turned themselves in on April 25, while another suspect, his wife, and two children surrendered on April 26, bringing 36 hand grenades with them.

In a significant development, six Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Monguno, Borno, in the last week. According to Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the chief military public information officer, the insurgents surrendered between April 17 and 27, citing growing discontentment within the group and the influence of MNJTF's Operation Nashrul Salam.

On April 17, a 19-year-old Boko Haram terrorist from Masarram on Lake Chad Island surrendered to troops, revealing a three-year affiliation with the Buduma faction. Two suspected terrorists from Chad also turned themselves in on April 25, while another suspect, his wife, and two children surrendered on April 26, bringing 36 hand grenades with them. The suspect, a foot soldier since 2017, cited internal crisis and the influence of MNJTF's operation as reasons for their defection.

On April 27, a 25-year-old suspected terrorist surrendered, revealing that he had been abducted by Boko Haram militants in 2020 and forced to work as a storekeeper in one of the terrorist group's camps on Lake Chad.

The MNJTF welcomes more insurgents to surrender and embrace peace, reiterating its commitment to restoring lasting peace and stability to the Lake Chad Basin. This development highlights the growing divisions within Boko Haram and the effectiveness of MNJTF's operations in encouraging defections and promoting peace in the region.

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