A Boko Haram militant, Sajeh Yaga, willingly surrendered to Nigerian army troops on Sunday.
The surrender took place in the town of Mafa, a location frequently targeted by Boko Haram attacks.
Details surrounding the reasons for the militant’s decision to defect remain unclear. However, it might not be unconnected to the heightened military operations against the terrorists that have led to a wave of increased Boko Haram defections in recent months.
The surrendered militant handed over his weapons, including an AK47 rifle, four AK47 magazines, six 7.62mm special ammunitions and three Tecno mobile phones and other items to the troops and is currently undergoing questioning by military authorities.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
Latest posts by By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter) (see all)
- Tinubu Appoints Enitan as Head of Civil Service, Walson-Jack Retires - August 19, 2026
- SDP Candidate Blasts Tinubu Over Absence at 2027 Peace Accord - August 19, 2026
- 22-year-old Inmate Escapes from Maiduguri Maximum-security Centre - August 19, 2026
previous
Military Commander Killed Responding to Village Attack in Katsina
next