Boko Haram terrorist surrenders with RPG, bomb in Borno

Author: NwaforPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Boko Haram terrorist surrenders with RPG, bomb in Borno

A Boko Haram terrorist surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, in Pulka, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State on September 2, 2026. During the surrender, troops recovered one Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, one RPG bomb, and one mobile phone. This development reflects the sustained military pressure on terrorist elements in the North-East, aimed at degrading their capabilities and encouraging others to abandon terrorism.

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