A woman associated with a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist family has fled from an insurgent stronghold in the Mandara Mountains and turned herself in to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.
Military sources reported that the woman, identified as Ghwa'a Biwa, surrendered to soldiers of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at a company location in Gwoza Local Government Area.
According to the sources, she escaped from the enclave of a terrorist commander known as Wa'a, situated within the Mandara Mountains, and presented herself to the troops on June 2, 2026.
Initial screening indicated that deteriorating living conditions in the camp, including a scarcity of essential supplies, drove her to leave the insurgents' hideout.
The sources stated that the escapee informed security personnel that sustained military pressure on terrorist enclaves in the region had also contributed to the harsh conditions faced by insurgents and their families.
“She was properly screened and documented upon surrender and is currently in military custody for further necessary action,” the sources said.
This incident is the latest in a series of surrenders and escapes from terrorist camps in the North-East, which security analysts attribute to sustained military operations and increased pressure on insurgent groups in the area.
Military authorities noted that the overall security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops continue to maintain a high level of vigilance.
They added that the morale and fighting efficiency of personnel involved in ongoing counter-insurgency operations remain satisfactory.
Operation Hadin Kai has continued to intensify efforts to dismantle terrorist enclaves and encourage insurgents and their family members to abandon violence and embrace peaceful reintegration into society.
