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The Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes across multiple theatres within the last 24 hours, neutralising threats, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting criminal networks through coordinated, intelligence-driven operations.
The successes reflect sustained offensive actions and effective inter-agency collaboration in tackling insecurity nationwide.
In Kogi State, troops of 12 Brigade, in conjunction with the Nigerian Police and vigilantes, conducted offensive operations at Kakuma Ileteju/Origa and Ijumu villages, arresting two suspected terrorists and recovering two motorcycles and two chainsaw machines.
Similarly, troops of Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA apprehended a suspected terrorist at Afaka in Kaduna State, who confessed to abandoning a terrorist camp due to internal clashes among terrorist leaders.
In Sokoto State, troops of COAS Intervention Battalion VII with 8 Division Nigerian Army Stalkers cleared multiple villages in Tangaza LGA, destroying terrorist camp and recovering two camouflage trousers.
Troops also rescued a Nigerien national held captive for over three weeks, further highlighting the cross-border dimension of terrorist activities. In Niger State, troops neutralised threats by disposing of one IED, apprehending five suspects and destroying terrorist camps and illegal mining sites.
Troops also recorded major successes in rescue operations. In Kwara State, troops swiftly responded to a distress call, forcing terrorists to abandon three kidnapped victims.
In Edo State, troops responded to multiple incidents, rescuing victims, apprehending five suspected kidnappers and recovering one AK-47 rifle with nine rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and three mobile phones, while additional operations led to the rescue of two kidnapped farmers.
In Delta State, troops arrested a suspected IPOB terrorist at Umunede junction.
In the South-South, troops of 2 Brigade conducted raids on drug peddlers’ hideouts in Akwa Ibom State, arresting six suspects and recovering 20kg of cannabis sativa, 120g of Canadian loud, 27.5g of Colorado, 4.3g of methamphetamine (ice), 15 bottles of codeine, one sachet of tramadol, and ₦431,500.00.
In Rivers State, troops uncovered and dismantled illegal bunkering infrastructure, recovering four galvanized pipes (about 50m), four hoses (about 100m each), one big empty reservoir, one big drum oven, two big empty receivers, one big coolant, one medium drum oven, three small coolants, one small active drum oven containing about 50 litres of AGO, one small empty drum oven, two empty drum receivers, one galvanized pipe (about 15m), two hoses (about 50m each), one receiver, one coolant, and one waste pit.
In Plateau State, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE intercepted criminal elements, arresting nine suspects and recovering one SMG rifle, one locally made revolver rifle, one pistol, 20 rounds of 9mm ammunition, three motorcycles, seven mobile phones, and ₦35,500.00.
Additionally, troops in Abia State discovered and handled sacks of suspected stolen crude oil hidden within the Imo River axis in line with operational directives.
The Nigerian Army reassures Nigerians of its continued resolve to decisively defeat all forms of criminality and calls for sustained public support and cooperation to consolidate ongoing successes and ensure lasting peace across the country.
