20-Year-Old Boko Haram Fighter Surrenders to Nigerian Army with Rifle, Ammunition in Borno

A 20-year-old suspected Boko Haram fighter, identified as Bakura Abubakar, has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army at Ngurusoye village in Borno State.

The fighter reportedly surrendered an FN rifle alongside seven rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that Abubakar fled a JAS enclave following clashes between members of the group and ISWAP fighters, as well as hardship within the terrorist organisation.
He is currently in military custody for further investigation.