The Nigerian Army has said fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province and their families have surrendered to troops of 25 Task Force Brigade, Damboa, Borno State.
In a terse statement on Monday, the Army said the fighters and their families numbered 104, with 22 males, 27 females and 55 children.
“BREAKING: ISWAP fighters and their families numbering 104 comprising 22 males, 27 females and 55 children surrendered to troops of 25 Task Force Brigade Damboa, Borno State on Saturday 5 February 2022,” the statement read.
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