One Boko Haram fighter neutralised, another captured in Yobe operation

A joint operation involving troops of Operation HADIN KAI and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) resulted in the neutralisation of one Boko Haram fighter and the capture of another in Abakuradi Village, Geidam Local Government Area, Yobe State. Security sources who spoke with Zagazola Makama said the operation was carried out at about 12:05 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, after reliable intelligence indicated that Boko Haram elements were moving through the area. The troops moved swiftly to the location and engaged the terrorists. During the encounter, one Boko Haram fighter was neutralised, while another was taken alive. Several other terrorists reportedly fled the scene with injuries of varying degrees. The troops recovered a single AK-47 rifle along with one magazine from the fleeing terrorists. The captured suspect is currently being held for further investigation, while troops continue efforts to track the wounded and fleeing terrorists.