Emmanuel Daudu
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant victories in ongoing operations across multiple theatres, neutralizing scores of terrorists, bandits, and IPOB/ESN operatives while arresting others and rescuing kidnapped victims between June 30 and July 10, 2025.
According to the Director Defense Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, in the North-East, troops under Operation HADIN KAI eliminated terrorists in Sambisa Forest and surrounding areas, while a top Boko Haram commander, Ibn Ali, surrendered in Borno State. Several weapons, cash, and IEDs were recovered.
In Zamfara and Sokoto States, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, coordinated air and ground assaults dismantled terrorist hideouts. Multiple insurgents were killed, five arrested, and two victims rescued.
He revealed that Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN in the North-Central region conducted offensives in Plateau and Kaduna States, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects and rescue of seven kidnapped victims. An ambush on commuters was also foiled.
Under Operation WHIRL STROKE, operations extended to Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kogi, and the FCT. Notably, a notorious extremist kingpin, Liamdoo Douglas Adekpe (aka Bajor), was captured with weapons and explosives.
In the South-South, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE thwarted oil theft worth over ₦263 million, dismantled illegal refineries, arrested eight suspects, and recovered stolen crude, arms, and vehicles.
In the South-East, under Operation UDO KA, the military intensified actions against IPOB/ESN cells. Arrests were made in Anambra and Imo States, including a major logistics supplier. Cash and electronic devices were seized.
The Defence Headquarters praised the professionalism and resilience of Nigerian troops and emphasized continued collaboration with security agencies and communities. Citizens were urged to stay vigilant and support efforts to restore lasting peace nationwide.
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