Boko Haram Terrorist Surrenders With AK-47, IED As Troops Nab 6 Kidnappers
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have recorded fresh successes in the fight against terrorism and criminality in the North East, with the surrender of a Boko Haram/ISWAP fighter and the arrest of six suspected kidnappers in Borno and Adamawa States.
The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, 14 September 2026.
According to the statement, troops of 29 Task Force Brigade under Sector 2 OPHK, in conjunction with Forest Guards, received a repentant Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (BH/ISWAP) terrorist at Borgozo in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State on 13 September 2026.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the terrorist escaped from a terrorist enclave with the intention of abandoning terrorism.
Items recovered from him include one AK-47 rifle, 14 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 4 magazines, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), one magazine pouch and a bicycle.
The surrendered terrorist is currently in military custody undergoing further investigation and profiling in accordance with extant procedures.
In a related development, troops of Sector 4 OPHK, in conjunction with local hunters, arrested six suspected members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating around Soktu Hill in Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The operation followed credible human intelligence on the activities of the syndicate. Troops swiftly mobilised and raided the identified hideout, leading to the arrest of three suspected members and the recovery of one Dane gun.
Further investigation and subsequent covert operations led to the arrest of three additional members of the syndicate, bringing the total number of suspects arrested to six.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the syndicate had been operating within the Soktu, Dumne and Maigero general areas of Song LGA.
The suspects also reportedly admitted involvement in the abduction of several victims for ransom and other violent crimes within the area. They remain in military custody for further investigation and appropriate legal action.
Captain Goni said the successes underscore the sustained pressure being mounted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI against terrorists and other criminal elements across the Joint Operations Area.
He added that the Theatre Command remains committed to sustaining offensive operations, denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action, and creating a safer environment for law-abiding citizens to enable socio-economic activities to thrive.
