Photos: Top ISWAP commanders surrender as military intensifies offensive
The Nigerian military reports that top ISWAP commanders and 76 foot soldiers have surrendered following sustained counter-insurgency operations in the North-East. Officials credit the success to intelligence-driven military pressure.
Why it matters
The surrender of high-ranking insurgent leaders represents a significant tactical success in the long-running counter-terrorism campaign in Nigeria.
The Nigerian military has recorded another breakthrough in its counter-insurgency campaign in the North-East as a fresh group of top leaders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), following sustained military offensives.
The article reports on military successes based on official statements, which is standard for security-related news reporting.
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