A suspected member of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside his wife and sons, has surrendered to Nigerian troops in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on X on Friday, stating that the family surrendered on October 21 at the military’s Forward Operating Base in Pulka.

According to Makama, the suspect surrendered to troops of the 192 Battalion (Motorised), operating under the 26 Task Force Brigade.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the family had fled the Wuja terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains before surrendering to the troops.

A mobile phone was reportedly recovered from the family during the process.

Makama said the suspected insurgent and his family remained in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.

The surrender comes amid ongoing military operations targeting terrorist enclaves in the region, as security forces continue efforts to weaken insurgent groups and encourage their members to abandon violence.