Sunday, August 16, 2026 - A 25-year-old suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighter has surrendered to troops in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State after spending about eight months with the terrorist group.
The surrendered fighter, identified as Alhaji Ali Gambo
Kanuri, a native of Ngarinna village in Monguno LGA, reportedly joined the
group about eight months ago after being introduced by a friend.
According to military sources, Gambo later became
disillusioned with life within the terrorist group and decided to abandon the
organisation.
His decision to surrender was reportedly influenced by the
difficult conditions confronting members of the group amid sustained military
operations against terrorist enclaves in the North-East.
Gambo eventually made his way out of the
terrorist-controlled area and surrendered to troops in Monguno town, where he
was taken into custody for further processing.
Military sources said the former fighter was subsequently
transferred to the appropriate authorities for further action in line with
established procedures for persons who voluntarily disengage from terrorist
groups.
His surrender comes amid sustained military pressure against
Boko Haram and ISWAP elements operating across Borno State, with security
forces continuing clearance and counter-terrorism operations in various parts
of the North-East.
Authorities have continued to encourage individuals
associated with terrorist groups who are willing to disengage from violence to
surrender peacefully and submit themselves to the established screening and
rehabilitation processes.
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