The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has reported that 263 individuals believed to be associated with Boko Haram, along with their families, surrendered at the Nigeria-Cameroon border from July 10 to July 17, 2024. This development coincides with ongoing efforts under Operation Lake Sanity 2 in the region.
A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer at MNJTF HQ in N’djamena, Chad, detailed the surrender wave starting from July 11, 2024.
He said, “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 went further to explain the progression of surrenders, stating:
“July 11: Malum Kori Bukar, a 50-year-old, escaped from the Jibilaram hideout and surrendered. Additionally, 19 terrorists surrendered in Madaya, Extreme North Cameroon, and another 11 surrendered in Wulgo from the Tumbuma hideout.
“July 12: 64 individuals surrendered in Bonderi, Cameroon, including 6 adult males, 20 women, and 38 children.
“July 13: 27 terrorists surrendered.
“July 15: Another 102 individuals surrendered in Bonderi, Extreme North Cameroon, 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.
“July 16: 2 more terrorists surrendered.
“July 17: A total of 48 terrorists and their families surrendered, comprising 10 adult males, 15 females, and 23 children.
The statement further revealed that all the surrendered individuals are Nigerians. Consequently, they have been handed over to the troops of Operation HADIN KAI for further action.
