Borno: Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops, hands over RPG, bomb

A Boko Haram terrorist surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State, according to the Daily Post Nigeria. The terrorist, who previously operated around the Mandara Mountains axis, surrendered at about 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area.

Troops recovered a Rocket-Propelled Grenade, RPG, launcher, one RPG bomb and a mobile phone from the terrorist at the time of his surrender, as stated by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai. The suspect is currently undergoing preliminary investigation and profiling.

The surrender demonstrates the impact of sustained military pressure on terrorist networks, as per Captain Goni. The military's efforts aim to degrade terrorist capabilities and encourage those still involved in terrorism to lay down their arms and embrace peace.

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