A senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State alongside two male children.
The Nigerian Army announced the development in a statement issued late Saturday, describing it as another significant operational success in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign in the North East.
According to the acting Military Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, the terrorist surrendered to troops of the 3 Battalion under the 24 Task Force Brigade at about 6:45 a.m. on July 25, 2026, along the Ladari–Jegarawa–Tunokalia axis of the Gamboru–Wulgo Main Supply Route in Borno State.
The statement reads, “Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have recorded another major operational breakthrough with the surrender of a senior Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) finance operative, underscoring the sustained impact of ongoing kinetic and intelligence-driven operations across the North East.”
Goni said the latest surrender adds to the growing number of terrorists abandoning the insurgent group, noting that about 46 terrorists and their family members had voluntarily surrendered to troops in recent days.
He attributed the surrender to sustained coordinated land and air offensives carried out by Operation Hadin Kai against terrorist hideouts.
“The terrorist surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion under 24 Task Force Brigade at about 6:45 a.m. on 25 July 2026 along the Ladari–Jegarawa–Tunokalia axis on the Gamboru–Wulgo Main Supply Route,” he said.
“Preliminary profiling indicates that the terrorist served as the Chief Finance Operative of the ISWAP enclave at Jubillaram, where he was responsible for managing the group’s financial activities and logistics. He surrendered alongside two male children,” he stated.
The Army spokesperson said troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, four magazines, 101 rounds of 7.62 mm special ammunition, one motorcycle and ₦40,000 from the surrendered terrorist.
“The individual is currently undergoing detailed profiling and interrogation to exploit actionable intelligence that will support ongoing operations and facilitate the targeting of remaining terrorist elements across the Theatre,” he stressed.
Goni said the surrender of a senior finance operative marks another major blow to ISWAP, adding that it demonstrates the continued weakening of the group’s leadership, operational strength and support network due to sustained military operations.
“Coupled with the increasing number of recent surrenders, this development confirms deepening disillusionment within terrorist ranks and points to an accelerating wave of defections from terrorist camps,” he emphasised.
He reaffirmed that Operation Hadin Kai remains committed to restoring lasting peace, security and stability across the North East.
“The Theatre Command therefore calls on all remaining terrorists to take advantage of the Federal Government’s non-kinetic initiatives by laying down their arms before it is too late,” he added.
Goni also appealed to the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible and timely information to strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism operations.
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