Four ISWAP Family Members Surrender to Nigerian Army in Borno

Four relatives linked to insurgents have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI after escaping from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed that the group, two women, a teenager, and an infant turned themselves in at about 8:30 a.m. on July 10 to soldiers of C Company, 192 Battalion (Mechanised) stationed in Gwoza.

The surrendered individuals were identified as Hauwa Muhammadu (40), Aisha Muhammadu (22), Adamu Muhammadu (15), and 10‑month‑old Muhammad Mustapha.

They fled the Kunde enclave, one of the last hideouts of Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters in the Mandara Mountains.Preliminary investigations revealed that the family left due to sustained military offensives and worsening humanitarian conditions inside the camp.

“Continuous operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and basic necessities, made survival increasingly difficult, forcing them to flee,” Makama explained.

During screening, troops recovered ₦32,100 from the family. They have since been documented in line with military procedures and remain in the custody of the 192 Battalion for further profiling and administrative action.

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