Metro
Troops kill one terrorist, capture another in Yobe
Troops from the 159 Battalion, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), neutralized one suspected terrorist and apprehended another during a patrol in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State on October 5, 2026.
The encounter occurred in the village of Abakuradi, where the troops engaged the suspects. Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported on X, stating that one terrorist was killed while another was captured alive.
In addition to the arrests, the military recovered an AK-47 rifle from the suspects. The captured individual is currently in military custody, where he will undergo further interrogation as part of the ongoing investigation.
