Two teenage girls believed to be family members of ISWAP terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The surrender occurred at about 1:35 p.m. on June 19, 2026, to troops of the 192 Battalion (Mechanised) deployed at Forward Operating Base Pulka.
Details of the Surrender
The girls, identified as Tata Ahmodu, 16, and Adama Abubakar, 14, escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Jongo area around the Dure general area within the Sambisa Forest axis. According to preliminary findings, the teenagers told troops that sustained military pressure and lack of basic necessities within the camp contributed to their decision to flee.
Impact of Military Operations
Following their surrender, the girls were screened, documented and taken into custody by military authorities for further investigation and necessary action. Security officials said the development reflects ongoing pressure on terrorist groups in the North-East, which continues to yield defections, surrenders and rescues of vulnerable persons. They added that efforts are ongoing to sustain operations aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and restoring normalcy in affected communities.
