The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says it recorded an unprecedented surge in terrorist surrenders, rising by 202 percent week-on-week.

Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters JTF North East, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.

Goni said surrenders jumped from over 50 terrorist commanders, fighters and affiliates in the previous week to over 150 in the current week.

According to the military spokesman, the increase reflects “the cumulative impact of sustained intelligence-led operations, intensified military pressure and coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic efforts aimed at degrading terrorist capabilities and encouraging voluntary disengagement from terrorism.”

The Theatre Command said the development indicates growing pressure within terrorist formations, particularly on their freedom of movement, logistics, sustainment and ability to retain personnel within their enclaves.

It added that the recovery of weapons and ammunition from some of the surrendering elements “further underscores the operational impact of sustained pressure on terrorist networks.”

OPHK attributed the surge to its comprehensive counter-insurgency approach, which combines intelligence-led operations with strategic communication, civil-military engagement and other non-kinetic lines of effort.

“Collectively, these measures are disrupting terrorist activities and support networks, weakening hostile narratives and encouraging further disengagement,” the statement reads in part.

The military noted that strategic communication remains central to the effort by conveying credible messages to those willing to abandon terrorism while exposing the consequences of continued association with terrorist groups.

“All persons who surrender are profiled, documented and handled in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws,” OPHK stated, adding that the Theatre will continue to exploit the current momentum to encourage further disengagement and weaken terrorist recruitment and sustainment mechanisms.

The Military High Command commended troops for their resilience, discipline and operational effectiveness, and urged them to sustain the momentum and continue denying terrorist elements freedom of action across the Theatre.

“Operation Hadin Kai remains resolute in its mission to sustain pressure on terrorist networks, disrupt their capabilities and support structures, protect civilians and create the conditions necessary for the restoration of lasting peace, security and normalcy across the North East region,” the statement further reads. (The Sun)