Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have forced 17 family members of Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) to surrender in separate incidents in Borno State following sustained military pressure.

This was disclosed by Mohammed Goni, spokesperson of the Operation, in a statement on Wednesday. He said that the first incident occurred at about 9:15 a.m. on August 4, 2026.

He noted that 16 JAS family members, 10 women and six children, voluntarily surrendered to troops of the 222 Battalion.

Mr Goni said this occurred while troops were on a domination patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

He stated that during the preliminary debriefing, the surrendered individuals said that the sustained military pressure mounted by troops on terrorist enclaves significantly influenced their decision to surrender.

“A total sum of ₦92,000 was recovered from the group during the process.

“Similarly, at about 12:04 p.m. on the same day, an 11-year-old JAS family member voluntarily surrendered to troops of the 202 Battalion under Sector 1 in Bama Local Government Area,” Mr Goni said.

The spokesman stated that the minor also attributed his decision to surrender to the sustained operational pressure being maintained by troops against terrorist elements within the theatre.

“The surrendered individuals are currently in military custody and are undergoing preliminary profiling and debriefing,” he said.

The statement added that the surrendered members will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further profiling, detailed debriefing, rehabilitation where applicable, and other necessary administrative procedures in accordance with extant guidelines.