An alleged renowned Boko Haram member, just known as Alhaji Wosai, has surrendered to Nigerian forces in Operation Hadin Kai.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency periodical focusing on the Lake Chad region, Wosai surrendered to the army on Saturday.
Wosai was believed to have fled from an insurgent enclave in Garno village, Borno State.
The publication said:
“It was gathered that the terrorist surrendered on May 11, 2024, to the troops of 21 Armored Brigade after escaping from the enclave of the insurgents in Garno village in Borno State.”
“Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that he surrendered with 1ak 47 rifles, and 1 Magazine filled with 7.63MM 39 MM Special ammunition.
“The militant is in the military custody for profiling.”
In April, a Boko Haram fighter named Sajeh Yaga reportedly surrendered to forces from Operation Hadin Kai in Borno state.
He was said to have surrendered to the soldiers after he “sneaked out” from the terrorists’ camp in Sambisa Forest.
He also reportedly gave the troops equipment such as an Ak47 rifle, four Ak47 magazines, six 7.62 MM special ammo, and three mobile phones.