Monday, June 22, 2026 - Two teenage girls believed to be family members of ISWAP terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Military sources disclosed that the girls, identified as
Tata Ahmodu, 16, and Adama Abubakar, 14, surrendered at about 1:35 p.m. on June
19, 2026 to troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at Forward
Operating Base Pulka.
According to preliminary findings, the teenagers escaped
from a terrorist enclave in the Jongo area around the Dure general area within
the Sambisa Forest axis.
The escapees reportedly told troops that sustained military
pressure and lack of basic necessities within the camp contributed to their
decision to flee the terrorist enclave.
Following their surrender, the girls were screened,
documented and taken into custody by military authorities for further
investigation and necessary action.
Security officials said the development reflects ongoing
pressure on terrorist groups in the North-East, which continues to yield
defections, surrenders and rescues of vulnerable persons.
They added that efforts are ongoing to sustain operations
aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring normalcy in affected
communities.
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