The Nigerian Army has reported significant successes in its ongoing operations against terrorists and kidnappers across the country. In the past 24 hours, troops have neutralized several terrorists, apprehended 11 suspects and rescued 39 kidnapping victims in the North East, North Central and North West regions.
According to a reliable source at Army Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai forces operating in Borno neutralized one terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition. The same units foiled attempted attacks in Dikwa and Gubio Local Government Areas and dismantled an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Baga‑Cross Kauwa road in Kukawa LGA.
In Kaduna and Katsina States, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops cleared terrorist hideouts, recovered weapons and rescued a soldier abducted in July in Zamfara. Meanwhile, the 12 Brigade in Kogi State, together with hybrid forces and vigilantes, rescued 17 kidnapping victims after tracing their abductors to a hideout in Adavi LGA; the victims were evacuated for medical care.
Operations Enduring Peace and Whirl Stroke in Plateau and Benue States apprehended six suspects involved in kidnapping, cattle‑rustling and militia activities. The forces also repelled an extremist attack on Nteng village in Quan‑Pan LGA, Plateau, forcing the insurgents to flee after sustaining casualties. In Benue State, troops rescued two kidnapping victims, one of whom had been held since July.
In Niger and Kogi States, soldiers arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered cash, arms, ammunition and other items. The Joint Task Force South‑South (OPDS) discovered and destroyed more than 5,000 liters of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO during anti‑bunkering operations in Bayelsa and Rivers States.
Chief of Army Staff Lt‑Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has urged troops to sustain their offensive against terrorists and other criminals nationwide and called on Nigerians to continue providing timely, credible information to support the operations. These recent successes demonstrate the Armed Forces’ resolve to deny criminals freedom of action and underscore its commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerian citizens.
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