Boko Haram fighter surrenders with RPG, bomb in Borno

The Acting Information Officer of OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.

Goni said the surrender followed sustained military operations that had continued to exert pressure on terrorist elements across the North East.

He said the terrorist voluntarily surrendered to troops at Pulka at about 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

“Preliminary information revealed that the terrorist had previously operated within the Mandara Mountains axis, an area associated with terrorist activities along the Nigeria-Cameroon border.

“At the time of his surrender, troops recovered one Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) launcher, one RPG bomb and one mobile phone from him,” Goni said.

He added that the surrendered terrorist, whose identity was not disclosed, was undergoing preliminary investigation and profiling in accordance with established procedures.

According to the military spokesperson, the development further reflected the impact of sustained military pressure on terrorist networks and their diminishing freedom of action across the theatre.

“It also underscores ongoing efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to degrade terrorist capabilities and encourage those still bearing arms to abandon terrorism and embrace peace,” he said.