By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), on Sunday, said that Sector 3, Monguno Nigeria, has reported a continued trend of Boko Haram fighters laying down their arms, with two more fighters surrendering on 13 April 2024.
Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief of Military Public Information, in a statement said, the latest fighters, were identified as Ahmed Isiaka and Adam Muhammed, aged 18 and 17 respectively, and hail from Kolloram, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.
He said that the surrendered terrorists relinquished various items, including 250 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 50 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, and a 9mm PARA round, among other personal belongings.
Lieutenant Colonel Abdullahi, recalled that on 26 March 2024, the MNJTF reported the surrender of two terrorist commanders.
These events, he said, underscore the effectiveness of the diverse non-kinetic measures the MNJTF has implemented to promote safety and security in Lake Chad basin region impacted by Boko Haram and other terrorist activities.
The MNJTF, he concluded, is committed to restoring peace and facilitating the return of normalcy to the affected region.
