Seventeen family members of Boko Haram insurgents have voluntarily surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Borno State, as ongoing counter-insurgency operations continue to record significant gains in the North-East.
The group, comprising women and children linked to Boko Haram fighters, reportedly surrendered to troops during sustained military offensives aimed at dismantling terrorist strongholds and encouraging non-combatants to embrace the Federal Government’s deradicalisation and reintegration initiatives.
Military authorities said the development reflects the growing pressure being mounted on terrorist groups through intensified land and air operations, which have continued to weaken insurgent networks across the Lake Chad region.
The surrendered individuals have been profiled and are expected to undergo established screening, rehabilitation and reintegration procedures in line with existing government protocols.
Security experts say the increasing number of surrenders underscores the effectiveness of ongoing military operations and collaborative efforts among security agencies in restoring peace and stability to communities affected by insurgency.
The Armed Forces have reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining the offensive against terrorism while urging remaining insurgents to lay down their arms and embrace peace. The military also assured residents of continued operations to protect lives, secure communities and consolidate the gains achieved in the fight against insurgency.
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