A 20-year-old suspected Boko Haram member, Bakura Abubakar, has surrendered to Nigerian Army troops in Borno State.
Security sources disclosed that Abubakar turned himself in at about 6:05 am on November 6, 2026, to soldiers of the 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, Sector 1, at Ngurusoye village.
His surrender reportedly took place while troops were carrying out perimeter patrols in the area.
He handed over one FN rifle and seven rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition to the soldiers.
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Preliminary interrogation revealed that Abubakar fled a JAS hideout in Bula Daloye following clashes with fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
He also reportedly left the group due to the hardship he experienced while living among the fighters.
The surrendered suspect is currently in the custody of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.
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