Over 76 ISWAP terrorists surrender to troops in Nigeria's North-East theatre

Over 76 ISWAP terrorists, along with some family members, have surrendered to Nigerian troops operating in the North-East theatre as part of Operation Hadin Kai, according to a statement by Acting Military Information Officer Captain Mohammed Goni. The surrender follows sustained military pressure that has degraded terrorist combat capabilities and eroded confidence within their ranks. The troops continue to dismantle terrorist strongholds, disrupt logistics, and deny insurgents freedom of action across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states. The surrendered individuals are now in a secure facility undergoing profiling, debriefing and standard de‑radicalisation procedures in line with military protocol.

This development signals a tangible success of the Nigerian military’s counter‑insurgency strategy, which combines precision strikes, intelligence‑led operations and joint efforts with partners. The steady decline in ISWAP’s fighting force could translate into improved safety for civilians in the North‑East and reduce the frequency of attacks. Continued pressure is expected to push remaining militants toward surrender or neutralization.

Residents of the affected states should stay informed through official security updates but can take reassurance that the ongoing operation is weakening terrorist networks. No immediate action is required from the public beyond maintaining vigilance and reporting any suspicious activity to authorities.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/06/29/over-76-iswap-terrorists-surrender-to-military-in-n-east/