No fewer than 11 family members linked to suspected Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, as ongoing military operations continue to mount pressure on insurgent groups in the North-East.
The individuals, comprising five women and six children, reportedly turned themselves in on the evening of June 24, 2026, at different locations in Banki, Bama Local Government Area.
Security sources revealed that four women and four children from Chongolo village surrendered to troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion.
In a separate development, one woman and two children from Ladantar village surrendered to troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion at Banki Junction.
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Preliminary profiling conducted by the military indicates that the individuals are relatives of suspected Boko Haram fighters who fled insurgent enclaves in search of safety amid intensified military pressure.
Following standard procedures, the surrendered persons were documented and subsequently transferred to an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Bama, where they will undergo further processing and rehabilitation.
The development is part of a growing trend of defections from terrorist strongholds, attributed to sustained counter-insurgency efforts by Nigerian troops under Operation Hadin Kai.
Military authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining operational momentum, noting that troops remain on high alert across the region as efforts to restore peace and stability continue.
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