In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, 210 Boko Haram terrorists, including conscripted fighters and their families, have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF).
This success is a direct result of the MNJTF’s comprehensive strategy, combining military pressure with rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
The mass surrender comes as a result of intensified kinetic and non-kinetic military operations in the Lake Chad region.
According to the MNJTF, the milestone is the outcome of collaborative efforts with personnel of the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy under Operation Hadin Kai.
has been working tirelessly to bring an end to Boko Haram’s reign of terror.
Sustain The Momentum
The surrendered terrorists admitted to participating in numerous attacks along the Bakatolerom, Barkalam, Litri, and Kaiga Ngbouboun axis of Lake Chad.
However, they have now chosen to lay down their arms and surrender to the MNJTF. A total of 10 assorted weapons of various calibres were recovered from the group.
The Commander of Sector 2/Operation Lake Chad, Major General Moussa Haussa, praised the troops for their commitment and urged them to sustain the momentum in the fight against terrorism.
He emphasised that “there is no future for terrorism in the region”; and assured that the surrendered individuals would be treated humanely and enrolled in the MNJTF’s deradicalisation programme.
Reintegration Into Society
The Governor of the Lake Chad Region, Brigadier General Saleh Haggar Tidjani, welcomed the former fighters and announced plans to enroll them in skills acquisition programmes to support their reintegration into society.
According to the military, the initiative aims to provide sustainable livelihoods and help facilitate their transition to peaceful civilian life.
Peace To Lake Chad Basin
This surrender represents a major blow to Boko Haram’s operations in the Lake Chad region and underscores the effectiveness of the MNJTF’s comprehensive strategy—combining military pressure with rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
Furthermore, the MNJTF reiterated its commitment to working closely with regional partners to bring lasting peace and security to the Lake Chad Basin.
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The MNJTF’s strategy is a combination of military pressure with rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
As a result, they aim to bring an end to Boko Haram’s reign of terror and provide a safe and secure environment for the people of Lake Chad.
Finally, the surrender of 210 Boko Haram terrorists is a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism.
The MNJTF’s comprehensive strategy is yielding results, and the people of Lake Chad can finally look forward to a brighter future.