A suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, his spouse and sons have surrendered to troops in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
This was disclosed by a counterterrorism professional, Zagazola Makama, in an announcement posted on X on Friday.
Makama said that the surrender occurred on October 21 on the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Pulka.
According to him, the suspected terrorist surrendered to troops of 192 Battalion (Motorised), underneath 26 Task Force Brigade.
“One mobile phone was recovered from the family.
“The suspected terrorist and his family are currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
“The development comes amid ongoing military operations aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and encouraging members of insurgent groups to abandon violence and surrender to security forces,” he mentioned.
