This information was supplied by Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency specialist, using his X handle.
Troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) were deployed at a company position in Gwoza Local Government Area when the woman, who is believed to be Ghwa’a Biwa, surrendered, according to military sources.
The sources say that on June 2, she surrendered to the military after escaping from the Mandara Mountains stronghold of a terrorist leader named Wa’a.
According to preliminary screening, her decision to leave was influenced by the worsening living conditions inside the camp, particularly the dearth of essential commodities.
In addition, the sources said that the militants’ and their families’ living conditions had been even more deteriorated due to the persistent military attacks on terrorist strongholds in the area.
The sources added that upon her surrender, she was thoroughly screened and documented. She is still in military prison until further appropriate actions.
According to security sources, there has been an uptick in the number of reported escapes and surrenders from terrorist camps in the North-East, which is thought to be linked to the increased military operations in the region.
The military has stated that the current security situation is calm yet unpredictable, and that troops are still very vigilant in their operations.
They reiterated the continuous endeavours under Operation Hadin Kai to eliminate terrorist strongholds and promote betrayal of rebel factions and their families.Released from Borno enclave, 50-year-old Boko Haram and ISWAP member surrenders, according to Mikal Attah (Published on June 3, 2026).
Operation Hadin Kai forces in Borno State captured a 50-year-old lady who had escaped from an insurgent stronghold in the Mandara Mountains. The woman is believed to be associated with Boko Haram or ISWAP.
This information was supplied by Zagazola Makama, a security analyst and counter-insurgency specialist, using his X handle.
Troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) were deployed at a company position in Gwoza Local Government Area when the woman, who is believed to be Ghwa’a Biwa, surrendered, according to military sources.
The sources say that on June 2, she surrendered to the military after escaping from the Mandara Mountains stronghold of a terrorist leader named Wa’a.
According to preliminary screening, her decision to leave was influenced by the worsening living conditions inside the camp, particularly the dearth of essential commodities.
In addition, the sources said that the militants’ and their families’ living conditions had been even more deteriorated due to the persistent military attacks on terrorist strongholds in the area.
The sources added that upon her surrender, she was thoroughly screened and documented. She is still in military prison until further appropriate actions.
According to security sources, there has been an uptick in the number of reported escapes and surrenders from terrorist camps in the North-East, which is thought to be linked to the increased military operations in the region.
The military has stated that the current security situation is calm yet unpredictable, and that troops are still very vigilant in their operations.
They reiterated the continuous endeavours under Operation Hadin Kai to eliminate terrorist strongholds and promote betrayal of rebel factions and their families.