Nigerian Soldier Killed in Yobe by Suspected Boko Haram, Family Member Says

Reports say suspected Boko Haram militants have killed a Nigerian soldier called Abdurrahman in Yobe State. A relative, Hydar Jao, confirmed the event on Thursday, October 8, 2027, saying Abdurrahman was attacked and killed while he was out on an errand. Jao said his brother was off duty and had no weapon at the time of the attack. In a written message, he started with the Islamic phrase Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'un and said he was announcing with sorrow the loss of his younger brother, Abdurrahman, a courageous Nigerian soldier serving in Yobe State. He said Abdurrahman was killed by Boko Haram as he returned from an errand. According to Jao, the soldier was not on duty then and had no weapon in his hand. He added that Abdurrahman was the only person killed in the incident. Jao also said Abdurrahman was the youngest child in their family and had returned home on leave under two months before. He said the loss had left the family devastated. He prayed that Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his sacrifice, grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and give the family strength to bear the grief.