A suspected Boko Haram fighter has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army while they were conducting a patrol along the BOCOBS axis in Borno State.
The incident reportedly occurred when troops of the 202 Battalion, 21 Special Armoured Brigade, intercepted the suspect as he approached them to surrender.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed the development in a post on Sunday, November 1, citing security sources.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect escaped from a Boko Haram enclave around Bula Daloye in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
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He reportedly fled the insurgents’ hideout without a rifle before making his way towards the military troops to surrender.
The suspected fighter is currently in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
His surrender comes amid ongoing military operations aimed at dismantling terrorist networks and encouraging insurgents to abandon armed groups operating in the Lake Chad region.