ISWAP Commanders Surrender to Troops in Yobe State

On June 8, 2023, two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Ismail Moham and Abu Umar, surrendered to troops from the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai in Yobe State. Their surrender was confirmed by Captain Moham Goni, who stated that the two commanders arrived in Maiduguri at 19:30 hours on July 5, 2026, and are currently in military custody undergoing detailed profiling and debriefing.

Preliminary interrogations indicate that both commanders held influential positions within the terrorist organization and possessed extensive knowledge of ISWAP's operational activities and logistics. This development is viewed as a significant setback for the terrorist faction and is expected to enhance ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at locating and dismantling remaining terrorist enclaves in the northeast.

The military continues to exert pressure on terrorist groups, aiming to restore peace and security in the region.