On Sunday, a Boko Haram fighter, Sajeh Yaga, made the critical decision to surrender to Nigerian army troops in Mafa, a town often targeted by the insurgency.
The reasons behind the fighter’s defection remain unclear. However, it follows a trend of increased Boko Haram defections in recent months, attributed to intensified military operations against the outlaws.
The surrendered fighter relinquished his weapons: an AK47 rifle, four AK47 magazines, six 7.62mm special ammunitions and three Tecno mobile phones and other items. He is currently being questioned by military authorities.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
