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Nigeria: Six ISWAP family members surrender, minor rescued in Gwoza
2026-10-01
By Zagazola Makama

Six family members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

The family members surrendered at about 8:49 a.m. on Sept. 28 to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Pulka.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the individuals escaped from a terrorist enclave in Bulakambula, Bama Local Government Area.

The victims were subsequently handed over to representatives of the Grassroots Initiative for Strengthening Community Resilience (GISCOR) at its Pulka office for further assistance and processing.

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