Daily Post· 1h ago· 1 min read
Three suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Damasak, Borno State, saying sustained military offensives forced them to abandon the insurgent group.
The development was reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the report, the suspects surrendered to troops of Headquarters 5 Brigade at about 4:50 p.m. on July 28 during ongoing counter-insurgency operations in Damasak.
Makama identified the surrendered suspects as Abba Musa Dogo, 24; Abubakar Bargaji, 28; and Ibrahim Abubakar, 16.
The report stated that preliminary interrogation revealed the trio fled terrorist camps at Sabon Gari and Tunbun Mota, allegedly controlled by ISWAP commanders Abu Fatima and Abu Ayuba.
According to the report, the suspects told troops they abandoned the camps after continuous aerial and ground bombardments…
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