Nigeria: 150 Terrorists Surrender As Military Pressure Mounts in North-East

What the report says

Military authorities in Nigeria say more than 150 people described as terrorists, including commanders, fighters and associates, surrendered to troops in the North-East over the past week. The account was reported by Vanguard and distributed by AllAfrica, citing the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), and its acting military information officer, Captain Mohammed Goni.

According to the report, the latest number is notably higher than the more than 50 surrenders recorded in the previous week. The military linked the increase to sustained intelligence-led operations, heavier pressure on armed groups, and a mix of combat and non-combat measures intended to weaken their capabilities and encourage defections. It also said some of those who gave up surrendered weapons and ammunition.

The statement said the trend points to growing strain inside terrorist formations, including reduced freedom of movement, disrupted logistics and weaker supply lines. It added that those who surrendered were profiled and documented in line with established procedures and applicable laws. Operation Hadin Kai said it will keep up pressure on insurgent networks while also using strategic communication and civil-military engagement to encourage more defections and support stability in the North-East.

More broadly, the report fits into Nigeria’s long-running counter-insurgency campaign in the region, where the military has often combined battlefield operations with efforts to persuade militants to leave armed groups. The figures and assessments in this article are the military’s account, and they have not been independently verified in the provided material.