Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, have recorded a 213 per cent increase in the number of terrorist fighters and associates surrendering in the North East over the past one week, the Theatre Command has said.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 12 August 2026 by the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, the Command attributed the surge to sustained ground operations, targeted engagements against terrorist positions, and the disruption of logistics and supply routes across the theatre.
According to the statement, the Theatre recorded a 213 per cent increase in surrenders compared with the preceding week.
The development, it noted, followed continued military operations in various locations aimed at degrading the operational capabilities of terrorist elements and restricting their freedom of action.
“The increased number of surrenders reflects a growing number of terrorist fighters and associates opting to abandon terrorist activities and submit to established surrender procedures,” Captain Goni said.
In what the military described as a further manifestation of the trend, two high-profile terrorist members surrendered to troops on Tuesday with arms, ammunition and other military items.
The recovery, the statement said, reinforces indications that sustained military pressure is affecting the cohesion, morale and operational sustainability of terrorist elements.
In a related development, other terrorist members surrendered to troops of 202 Battalion in Bama on 7 August 2026 at New Abaram. The military said the surrender followed sustained operations and internal disagreements within the terrorist enclave.
The group was screened, with mobile phones and other items recovered, before being handed over for further action in accordance with established procedures.
The Theatre Command said the increasing frequency of surrenders underscores the effectiveness of its multi-dimensional approach, which combines offensive ground operations, precision engagements and systematic disruption of terrorist logistics and supply networks.
“By denying terrorists the opportunity to freely manoeuvre, regroup and replenish, troops continue to restrict their operational options and undermine their ability to sustain terrorist activities,” the statement read.
It added that the trend represents more than isolated decisions, but the cumulative impact of sustained pressure and the gradual erosion of terrorist capability, cohesion and willingness to continue the fight.
Operation HADIN KAI said it remains resolute in sustaining legitimate military pressure against terrorist elements while providing appropriate channels for those who elect to surrender.
“The objective remains clear: to further degrade terrorist capabilities, restore security and create the conditions necessary for lasting peace and stability across the North East,” Captain Goni stated.
The Theatre Command urged members of the public to continue supporting ongoing military operations by providing timely and credible information to security agencies, and encouraged terrorists and their associates to abandon violence and take advantage of available surrender channels.