Troops neutralise Boko Haram fighter, capture another in Yobe

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised one Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) fighter and captured another during an operation in Abakuradi Village, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 12:05 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, following credible intelligence on the movement of Boko Haram elements in the area.

The troops swiftly mobilised to the location and made contact with the terrorists.

During the encounter, one BHT fighter was neutralised, while another was captured alive. Several other terrorists reportedly fled the scene with varying degrees of injuries.

The troops recovered one AK-47 rifle and one magazine from the fleeing terrorists.

The captured suspect is currently in custody for further investigation, while troops are continuing efforts to track the wounded and fleeing terrorists.