10 Family Members of Terrorists Surrender to Troops in Borno – Military Intensifies Pressure on Terrorist Enclaves
In a significant development in the ongoing counter-insurgency efforts in the Northeast, troops of the 25 Brigade under Operation Hadin Kai, operating within the framework of Operation Desert Sanity, have received the surrender of 10 family members of terrorists in Damboa town, Borno State.
According to information obtained by renowned security analyst Zagazola Makama, the individuals who surrendered include five women and five children. These family members are believed to be relatives of insurgents operating within the region.
Military sources confirmed that the surrendered individuals are currently in the custody of the Nigerian Army, where they are undergoing profiling and other essential administrative procedures. This process is a standard part of military protocol to verify identities, assess security risks, and determine the appropriate next steps.
“The development,” said a military source, “reflects the increasing pressure on terrorist enclaves as a result of sustained ground and air operations in the theatre.”
This latest surrender is viewed as another indicator of the success of ongoing military operations, which have consistently targeted insurgent strongholds across Borno and neighbouring areas. The continuous deployment of intelligence-driven operations, combined with aerial bombardments and ground offensives, appears to be weakening the operational capabilities of terrorist factions and pushing their affiliates to surrender.
The military has also issued a call to action for local communities. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and to continue providing credible and timely information to the security agencies. Such cooperation, officials say, is vital to enhancing operational successes and maintaining momentum against insurgent threats.
As the Nigerian Armed Forces intensify efforts to restore lasting peace to the Northeast, the surrender of terrorist family members is a reminder of the shifting dynamics in the region and the importance of sustained civic-military collaboration.
