Mallam Muazu Adamu, a dangerous fighter in the Jama’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihad (JAS) faction, who operated under Commander Alai Gana, has durrendered to troops of 403 Amphibious Brigade of MNJTF Sector 3, Nigeria. He surrendered along with his wife.
Also surrendered were 47 individuals associated with Boko Haram, made up of seven men, nine women and 31 children.
According to a statement by the Chief Military Public Information Officer in
N’djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, the terrorists surrendered at Kwatan Turare and Doron Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State Nigeria.
The statement said that during the initial investigation, it was discovered that these individuals escaped from Sharama, located in the Lake Chad Islands.
Members of the group told the soldiers that they have been engaged in farming activities before deciding to make their escape.
The statement said that the surrendered individuals are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation to ascertain more details regarding their activities and affiliations.
It said that the MNJTF would continue to be committed to maintaining peace and security in Lake Chad basin region.
“This development marks a step in the ongoing efforts to weaken the operational capabilities of terrorist groups in the region. The MNJTF continues to encourage those still involved in terrorist activities to surrender and embrace peace.”
