Wednesday, June 8, 2026 - The Nigerian Army has announced the surrender of two high profile terrorist commanders to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno State.
Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Media Information Officer
Headquarters, Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this
in a statement on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
"Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant
breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender
of two senior commanders to troops of Sector 2 in Geidam on 4 July 2026,” the
statement read.
"The surrendered terrorists, identified as Munzirs
within the terrorist leadership structure, arrived Maiduguri at approximately
1930 hours on 5 Jun 26 and are currently in military custody undergoing
detailed profiling, debriefing and intelligence exploitation.
"Preliminary interrogation indicates that the two
surrendered commanders occupied influential positions and possess extensive
knowledge of the group’s operational activities, command arrangements and
logistics architecture.
"Initial intelligence obtained from the debriefing has
provided valuable insights into the terrorists’ operational methods,
sustainment mechanisms and support networks.
"The information is expected to significantly enhance
ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at locating, disrupting and
dismantling remaining terrorist enclaves across the North East Theatre.
"The surrender of the two commanders represents another
major setback for the terrorist faction and further validates the effectiveness
of the sustained offensive operations being conducted by troops of Operation
HADIN KAI in conjunction with Partners.
"The relentless military pressure, supported by
coordinated land and air operations as well as enhanced intelligence efforts,
continues to deny the terrorists freedom of movement, degrade their combat
capability and erode their command and control structures. Increasingly,
terrorist leaders and fighters are finding continued resistance untenable,
compelling them to abandon the insurgency and surrender to troops.
"This latest development further reinforces the growing disintegration of the terrorist organisation and reflects the cumulative impact of sustained military operations across the Theatre.
"Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in maintaining the operational momentum until all terrorist elements are neutralised or compelled to surrender.
’"Troops will continue to exploit actionable
intelligence, intensify offensive operations and work in close collaboration
with relevant stakeholders to eliminate the terrorist threat and restore
enduring peace, security and stability across the North East."
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