Emmanuel Daudu
In a series of relentless operations across Nigeria’s conflict zones, the Armed Forces have made remarkable strides in counterterrorism efforts, conducting operations that neutralized terrorists, dismantled criminal networks, and rescued kidnapped hostages.
The operations, spanning the country’s North East, North Central, North West, and South-South regions, are part of ongoing campaigns to restore peace and security.
The Director Defense Media Operations Major General Edward Buba, made this known in a statement he signed and made available to journalists today in Abuja
Troops under Operation HADIN KAI scored significant victories against Boko Haram (BH) and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.
“Over the week, 74 terrorist fighters, including combatants and their families, surrendered to Nigerian forces.”
Major Buba noted that operations across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states also led to the arrest of 29 suspected terrorist collaborators.
In various fierce battles, troops neutralized 54 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects, and rescued 39 hostages.
‘Military hardware recovered during these engagements included 18 AK-47 rifles, fabricated firearms, and significant rounds of ammunition.” Said Major Buba
One of the high points was an air interdiction mission targeting terrorist hideouts in Bukar Meram, which saw several insurgents killed and their logistical hubs destroyed.
He further disclosed that the North Central region, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN intensified counter-kidnapping and anti-terror operations in Plateau and Kaduna States.
“The troops arrested 36 extremists, neutralized 5, and rescued 46 kidnapped victims. Among the seized items were a cache of firearms, including locally fabricated guns, and rounds of ammunition. The operation’s success was bolstered by swift responses to distress calls from vulnerable communities.
The war against terror was also active in the North West, where Operation HADARIN DAJI troops responded to terrorist threats in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kaduna states.
He revealed that troops neutralized 25 terrorists, rescued 32 hostages, and arrested 29 extremists.
The operations resulted in the recovery of 8 AK-47 rifles, fabricated weapons, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and motorcycles used by the terrorists for their attacks.
In an air strike targeting terrorist enclaves in Zamfara State, several insurgents were eliminated, further crippling their operational capacities.
The Director Defence Media operations explained that the troops under Operation DELTA SAFE continued their campaign against oil theft and illegal refineries, seizing over 700,000 liters of stolen crude oil.
They arrested violent extremists and kidnappers across Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Edo States.
The operation also destroyed 34 illegal refining sites, marking a significant blow to oil thieves in the region. The air component played a critical role by targeting and destroying storage tanks, reservoirs, and barges linked to the illicit activities.
Across the various operations, the Nigerian military’s unified approach, backed by air interdiction missions, has led to a notable decline in insurgent activities.
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The combined forces neutralized a total of 99 terrorists, arrested 170 suspects, and rescued 138 hostages.
“These operations underscore the determination of the Nigerian Armed Forces to eliminate terror threats and restore peace to the nation’s troubled regions.
The military remains committed to sustaining these gains, with continued operations aimed at rooting out the remnants of terror groups and ensuring a safer Nigeria.
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