Emmanuel Daudu
The Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified their nationwide offensive against terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves, achieving major breakthroughs in various operations.
Speaking at a press briefing today, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, highlighted the military’s recent successes, including the neutralization of several terrorists, the arrest of key criminal collaborators, and the rescue of multiple kidnapped victims.
He disclosed that security forces carried out a series of raids, ambushes, clearance operations, and airstrikes, dealing a severe blow to insurgents and criminal elements. In the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI forced scores of Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters to surrender, while also eliminating key terrorist figures. Large caches of weapons, explosives, and ammunition were seized, further crippling their operations.
In the North West, Operation FASAN YAMMA led to the neutralization of notorious terrorist leader Babangida in Zamfara State, alongside several of his fighters. Troops also arrested high-profile suspects and recovered sophisticated arms and motorcycles used for criminal activities.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, during the briefing
Meanwhile, in the North Central, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN and WHIRL STROKE intercepted a major gunrunner in Plateau State and dismantled extremist hideouts in Benue and Nasarawa States.
In a significant win against economic sabotage, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE uncovered and dismantled 36 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta, recovering over 247,000 liters of stolen crude oil and 198,000 liters of illegally refined diesel. Security forces destroyed 42 dugout pits, 28 boats, 33 storage tanks, and 65 drums used in illegal oil bunkering, while 17 oil thieves and their collaborators were arrested.
The military also made impressive strides in counter-kidnapping efforts. Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH, operating in the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, and Edo States, rescued multiple hostages while arresting suspected kidnappers. In the South East, Operation UDO KA troops engaged IPOB/ESN militants in fierce battles across Anambra, Ebonyi, and Imo States, neutralizing insurgents, arresting others, and recovering explosive devices.
Reaffirming the military’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria, Major General Kangye assured citizens that the Armed Forces remain resolute in their constitutional duty to protect lives and property.
“Our troops will continue to execute operations with professionalism, ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians in line with our Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct for Internal Security Operations,” he stated.
As security forces maintain their momentum, the Nigerian military remains unwavering in its mission to eradicate terrorism, criminality, and economic sabotage across the nation.
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