By our reporter 7.7.2026
Nigeria army troops of North East Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) said Tuesday two high profile Boko Haram commanders have laid down their arms in the Geidam local government area of Yobe State.
According to Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI media information officer, Captain Mohammed Goni the repentant terrorists have been moved to Maiduguri and are in military custody.
“Operation HADIN KAI has recorded another significant breakthrough in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two senior commanders to troops of Sector 2 in Geidam on 4 July 2026,” Captain Mohammed Goni in a statement.
“The surrendered terrorists, identified as ‘Munzirs’ within the terrorist leadership structure, arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, and are currently in military custody undergoing detailed profiling, debriefing and intelligence exploitation.”
He added that the two commanders were influential members of the terror gang and have extensive knowledge of the group’s operational activities, command arrangements and logistics architecture.
“Initial intelligence obtained from the debriefing has provided valuable insights into the terrorists’ operational methods, sustainment mechanisms and support networks.
“The information is expected to significantly enhance ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at locating, disrupting and dismantling remaining terrorist enclaves across the North East Theatre.
“The surrender of the two commanders represents another major setback for the terrorist faction and further validates the effectiveness of the sustained offensive operations being conducted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with Partners.
“The relentless military pressure, supported by coordinated land and air operations as well as enhanced intelligence efforts, continues to deny the terrorists freedom of movement, degrade their combat capability and erode their command-and-control structures.
“Increasingly, terrorist leaders and fighters are finding continued resistance untenable, compelling them to abandon the insurgency and surrender to troops.
“This latest development further reinforces the growing disintegration of the terrorist organisation and reflects the cumulative impact of sustained military operations across the Theatre.
“Operation HADIN KAI remains resolute in maintaining the operational momentum until all terrorist elements are neutralised or compelled to surrender.”