No fewer than 263 more Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Sector 1, Cameroon, from 10 to 17 July, 2024.
Chief Military Public Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’djamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, made the disclosure on Friday in a statement made available to CrimesChroniclers.
Boko Haram families who surrendered too
He said as Operation Lake Sanity 2 progresses, the wave of surrenders started on 11 July 2024, when five terrorists surrendered to MNJTF troops in Wulgo, on the Nigeria-Cameroon border.
According to him, preliminary information indicated that these individuals hailed from Tumbuma and Kutumgulla in Marte Local Government Area (LGA), Nigeria.
Lt. Col. Abubakar added that on the same day, Malum Kori Bukar, a 50-year-old, escaped from the Jibilaram hideout and surrendered to the troops.
“Additionally, on 11 July, 19 terrorists surrendered in the village of Madaya, extreme North Cameroon, and another 11 surrendered in Wulgo from the Tumbuma hideout in 2 waves.
Boko Haram terrorists and families who surrendered
“On 12 July 2024, 64 individuals surrendered in Bonderi, Cameroon, including 6 adult males, 20 women, and 38 children. Moreso, On 13 July, 27 terrorists surrendered.
“The trend continued on 15 July 2024, with another 102 individuals surrendering in Bonderi, Extereme 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.
Boko Haram terrorists who surrendered
“On 16 July 2024, 2 more terrorists surrendered. The following day, 17 July 2024, saw the surrender of a total of 48 terrorists and their families, comprising 10 adult males, 15 females, and 23 children,” he stared while reeling out the timeline and figures.
The Chief Military Public Information Officer further noted that preliminary investigation indicated that all terrorists and their families who surrendered belong to Nigerian communities.
He said the individuals have been handed over to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai for further action.
