Adedokun Waliyu 
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified counter-insurgency operations across parts of Borno and Yobe states, killing suspected terrorists, arresting collaborators and logistics suppliers, while also recording fresh surrenders linked to insurgent groups.
According to a Defence Headquarters report covering operations between May 15 and 21, troops deployed to Kirawa carried out clearance operations through Valle general area, Ashigashiya and Gakara in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, where two suspected terrorists were killed during a gun battle.
Troops working with local hunters also raided insurgent logistics networks at Kwayar Kusar Market in Kwayar Kusar Local Government Area. During the operation, four suspected cattle rustlers and collaborators were arrested while allegedly attempting to sell six cows on behalf of insurgents.
The military said continued offensives against terrorist enclaves have forced more fighters and their relatives to surrender.
On May 17, an adult male relative of a terrorist reportedly fled the Kwatara enclave in the Mandara Mountains and surrendered to troops along the Gwoza-Limankara road, citing hardship and military pressure.
Additional surrenders were recorded in Dikwa Local Government Area, where two women and seven minors reportedly turned themselves in to troops. Another woman identified as Alisha Sale also surrendered separately in Dikwa town.
On May 20, troops conducting security checks in Lawanti town near Baga in Kukawa Local Government Area arrested a female suspect accused of supplying food items and hijabs to her son, Modu Mustapha, who was described by the military as a notorious terrorist commander operating in Mobbar Local Government Area.
The same day, a 20-year-old suspect identified as Babakaka Bukar surrendered to troops at the Forward Operating Base in Mairari, Nganzai Local Government Area. He reportedly handed over an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and a mobile phone.
Troops at Bama checkpoint also arrested another suspected logistics supplier allegedly transporting food items and other materials intended for insurgents.
In neighbouring Yobe State, troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition reportedly abandoned by fleeing terrorists.
