On Saturday, the military’s intelligence service revealed that troops conducting in-country operations to combat insecurity in September 2025 rescued 180 kidnapped civilians, detained 450 suspected terrorists and bandits, and neutralized numerous others in various encounters.
Additionally, security forces recovered 63 assorted weapons, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, and 294 explosive items, including grenades and materials used to create improvised explosive devices (IEDs), while 39 terrorists gave themselves to troops.
Hand-held radios, motorcycles, vehicles, and other items used in criminal activity were also recovered, according to Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defense Media Operations, who made this known.
INCLUDE 16 officers are detained by the military for their indiscipline and service violations.
The Joint Task Force North East OPERATION HADIN KAI (OPHK) continued to operate in the region by denying Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS terrorists the right to freedom of action during the week ending September 23 to 30. Our ground forces carried out provocative operations throughout the theater in collaboration with the Air Component and Hybrid forces and regional security organizations. Their efforts included the removal of several terrorists, their logistics partners, the recovery of weapons, the deconstruction of their networks, and support for the safe resettlement of displaced people and unhinged farming practices.
In Borno State’s Konduga, Gwoza, Mafa, Gukba, Monguno, Damboa, Biu, and Kukawa LGAs on September 30, 2025, troops carried out kinetic and non-kinetic operations against terrorists. Additionally, they conducted operations in Yobe State’s Gujba LGA, Madagali, Hong, and Mubi South LGAs, as well as in Madagali, Hong, and Mubi South LGAs.
According to the soldiers, who had eliminated dozens of terrorists and recovered their weapons and ammunition during the encounters, destroyed their camps accordingly. From September 23 to September 30, 2025, troops carried out operations in Borno State’s Mafa, Magumeri, Konduga, Damboa, Chibok, Kaga, Abadam, and Kukawa LGAs, as well as in Mubi North and Hong LGAs in Adamawa State.
They also conducted operations in Yobe State’s Geidam and Nguru LGAs. 21 terrorists’ collaborators, informants, and sympathizers were detained during the encounters. Additionally, recovered were IED marking materials, weapons, logistics items, vehicles, motorcycles, and other items. While interrogation is ongoing, recovered items are being held by the troops. ”
Throughout the week, “Troops of OPFY” maintained operational tempo with significant activities in the North-West. Some terrorists were killed in firefights and the victims who had been kidnapped were saved. For instance, troops launched offensive operations in Zamfara State’s Anka, Bakura, Tsafe, Maradun, Shinkafi, and Maru LGAs between September 23 and September 30.
Additionally, troops carried out the same operations in Kano State’s Shanono, Gwarzo, and Tudun Wada LGAs, as well as Arewa, Mariga, and Kontagora LGAs of Kebbi State and Kaduna Metropolis.
While covering the Katsina State JTF Sectovere; A wanted terrorist named Ali Saidu was detained in the state’s Kankara, Faskari, Safana, and Malumfashi LGAs. During these operations, 13 kidnapped victims were rescued, and 46 of them were arrested. Terrorists who have been arrested are currently being interrogated.
The military noted for North-Central that, “Turks of OP Enduring Peace responded to distress calls about terrorists’ activities in some sectors during the period under review. For instance, troops launched offensive operations and responded to distress calls about terrorists’ activities on the continent of Plateau State, Wase, Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Bassa, Jos East LGAs, as well as Sanga and Jamaá LGAs of Kaduna Stae, between September 23 and September 30.
During the firefights, 12 extremists were killed in action, 12 were detained, and 4 were rescued. Some of their items included weapons, ammunition, motorcycles, and other items. ”
During the week, Operation WHIRL STROKE’s members reported some successes in their Area of Responsibility. Between September 23 and September 30, 2025, they conducted operations in Benue State’s Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Gwer West LGAs, as well as Takum and Nasarawa LGAs in Taraba and Nasarawa.
They also conducted operations in Kogi State’s Kabba Bunu and Omala LGAs.
as well as the FCT’s Bwari and Gwagwalada Area Councils. During the operations,
In addition to rescuing two kidnapped victims, the troops killed some criminals while also detaining six suspected others. ”
Operation DELTA SAFE theater troops in the south-east of Africa stopped oil theft involving more than $2 billion that was worth over $2 billion. 00) only. The breakdown indicates; 13,175 litres of stolen crude oil and 7,230 litres of AGO. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 6 illegal refining sites, 9 dugout pits, 7 boats, and 11 storage tanks.
Additionally, assorted weapons and ammunition were recovered, along with eight oil thieves and other criminals. In addition to the reported reports, troops on an offensive operation detained 36 suspected and rescued 2 kidnapped victims in Delta State’s Bomadi, Ethiope West, and Warri South LGAs, as well as Yenagoa and Port Harcourt LGAs in Bayelsa and Rivers State, respectively. They were retrieved with weapons, ammunition, and other natural resources. ”
