Maryam Aminu
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have announced significant breakthroughs in ongoing nationwide security operations, stating that troops recorded substantial successes across all theatres between 17 and 28 November 2025.
The Defence Headquarters explained that troops intensified pressure on Boko Haram, ISWAP and JAS fighters in Borno and Adamawa States, where several terrorists were neutralized and their camps and logistics destroyed. The military noted that 11 terrorist collaborators, informants and suppliers were arrested during the operations, while eight kidnapped commuters were rescued along the Gwoza–Limankara route. It added that air interdiction missions conducted in the Sambisa general area on 19 November resulted in the destruction of terrorist storage sites and equipment.
In the North West, the Defence Headquarters reported that troops sustained offensive actions across Zamfara, Katsina, Kebbi, Kaduna, Sokoto and Niger States.
According to the statement, troops killed several terrorists, arrested 15 suspects and rescued 13 kidnapped victims. It further disclosed that a suspected arms dealer was arrested in Bukkuyum LGA of Zamfara State with receipts amounting to N4 million allegedly tied to weapon purchases for terrorists.
Speaking on operations in the North Central region, the military said troops under Operations ENDURING PEACE and WHIRL STROKE responded to multiple distress calls in Plateau, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Taraba and Benue States. It stated that troops arrested notorious extremist Umar Idi, also known as LERE, along with nine others. Troops were also said to have rescued 19 kidnapped victims and recovered cash exceeding N7.9 million from vandals and criminals, including money offered as bribe.
The Defence Headquarters reported further gains in the South-South, where troops under Operation DELTA SAFE disrupted large-scale oil theft valued at more than N173.7 million. It said 11 illegal refining sites were destroyed and 13 suspects arrested. The military confirmed the arrest of a notorious cultist, Dan Okposuogu, popularly known as “World Wide,” during separate operations in Rivers and Ondo States.
Troops in the South East were also said to have maintained an offensive posture in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi and Anambra States, arresting seven suspects and rescuing five kidnapped victims. The military noted that air interdiction missions in Enugu State targeted terrorists’ enclaves, resulting in their neutralization and the destruction of logistics stockpiles.
The Defence Headquarters commended the troops for what it described as consistent professionalism and resilience. It urged Nigerians to continue providing credible information to support ongoing operations, adding that the Armed Forces remain committed to restoring peace and stability across all troubled regions of the country.
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