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Two senior commanders within the terrorist leadership structure have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, the military has said.
The surrender occurred on July 4 when the commanders gave themselves up to troops of Sector 2 in Geidam, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation Hadin Kai.
The statement, signed by Acting Media Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the two “Munzirs” within the terrorist leadership structure arrived Maiduguri at about 7:30pm on July 5.
They are currently in military custody undergoing 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,” the statement said.
The military said 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 enhance ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at locating, disrupting and dismantling remaining terrorist enclaves across the North East Theatre.
Goni noted that the surrender represents “another major setback for the terrorist faction” and validates the effectiveness of sustained offensive operations by 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,” he said.
“Increasingly, terrorist leaders and fighters are finding continued resistance untenable, compelling them to abandon the insurgency and surrender to troops.”
The military said the development further reinforces the growing disintegration of the terrorist organisation and reflects the cumulative impact of sustained military operations in the region.
“Operation Hadin Kai remains resolute in maintaining the operational momentum until all terrorist elements are neutralised or compelled to surrender,” the statement added.
Troops, it said, will continue to exploit actionable intelligence and intensify offensive operations to eliminate the terrorist threat and restore peace and stability across the North East.
