Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province and their families have surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion (Main), Sector 1 of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East.The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni.According to the statement, the suspects voluntarily laid down their arms and surrendered alongside their family members to troops operating in the insurgency-affected region.
The military said the surrender forms part of ongoing efforts to encourage insurgents to abandon terrorism and embrace peace, while reaffirming its commitment to restoring security and stability across the North-East.Further details on the identities of the surrendered suspects and the circumstances surrounding their surrender were not immediately disclosed.
Authorities, however, said necessary profiling and screening procedures would be conducted in line with established protocols.
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