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Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops in Borno

A 20-year-old Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the fighter, identified as Bakura Abubakar, surrendered at about 6:05 am on November 6, 2026, to troops of 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Sector 1, at Ngurusoye village. The sources said the […] Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops in Borno

Boko Haram fighter surrenders to troops in Borno

A 20-year-old Boko Haram fighter named Bakura Abubakar has surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Borno State, according to the Daily Post Nigeria. The surrender took place on November 6, 2026, at Ngurusoye village during a perimeter patrol by 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Sector 1. Abubakar handed over one FN rifle and seven rounds of ammunition before being taken into custody for further investigation.

The fighter reportedly left a JAS enclave in Bula Daloye following clashes with ISWAP fighters and due to difficulties within the group.

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