The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has escalated kinetic and non-kinetic operations against boko haram fighters resulting in mass surrenders.
Military Public Information Officer, MNJTF N’Djamena, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi said over a span of two days, 14 to 15 August 2023, four key boko haram commanders, 13 main fighters, and a total of 45 family members, laid down their arms and surrendered to troops of Sector 3 MNJTF in Cross Kauwa and Baga of Kukawa Local Government, Nigeria.
Among the items surrendered are seven AK-47 Rifles, one FN Rifle (SLR), nearly 440 rounds of assorted calibre ammunition and other essential tools of insurgency.
According to the MNJTF Spokesman, on 14 August 2023, two commanders, nine main fighters and 21 family members yielded to the relentless operations of troops stroked by the 19 Brigade in Cross Kauwa and 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga.
They voluntarily surrendered six AK 47 rifles, one FN Rifle (SLR), 20 magazines (with two fully loaded), 12 rounds of 5.6-millimetre ammunition, two hand grenades, three Bandoliers, and 180 rounds of 7.62-millimetre ammunition among numerous items.
On 15 August 2023, two other commanders, four fighters and 24 family members responded to the call for peace surrendering at the 403 Amphibious Brigade location in Baga. Arms laid down include two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 99 rounds of 7.62-millimetre ammunition, two transistor radios, a cash sum of 213,800 Naira, and a variety of personal items.
The MNJTF has re-echoed an urgent call to all remaining Boko Haram insurgents, urging them to embrace peace and surrender as operations intensify. The Task Force said it remains committed to fortifying the stability of the Lake Chad Basin region, emphasizing that violence is not a viable course and that surrender provides the safest route towards peace and rehabilitation.
