The Armed Forces of Nigeria have killed several terrorists, rescued 22 kidnapped victims, and foiled oil theft worth over N73 million in the last one week, the Defence Headquarters said on Friday.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have killed several terrorists, rescued 22 kidnapped victims, and foiled oil theft worth over N73 million in the last one week, the Defence Headquarters said on Friday.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this during the weekly briefing on military operations nationwide for the week ending August 8, 2025.
Kangye said troops operating across the six geopolitical zones recorded “resounding successes” in raids, ambushes, airstrikes, and clearance operations targeting Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, kidnappers, and oil thieves.
In the North-East, under Operation Hadin Kai, he said troops, supported by air components, eliminated scores of insurgents, arrested five, and rescued two kidnap victims in Borno and Yobe States. Seven terrorist collaborators were also apprehended with vehicles, motorcycles, and improvised explosive devices recovered.
In the North-West, under Operation Fansaŋ Yamma, troops killed terrorists, arrested four, and rescued seven kidnap victims in Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto States.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven in Plateau State killed terrorists, arrested six suspects, and rescued three victims in Mangu, Riyom, Jos East, Jos North, and Bassa LGAs.
Under Operation Whirl Stroke in the North-Central, troops killed insurgents, arrested 17 suspects — including a gunrunner — and rescued 12 victims in Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Nasarawa States and the FCT. They also recovered arms, ammunition, and over N842,000 in cash.
In the South-South, Operation Delta Safe troops foiled crude oil theft valued at N73,289,510, dismantling four illegal refining sites and recovering over 63,000 litres of stolen crude oil. Nine suspects were arrested, and weapons, explosives, and N3.6m were recovered, while a kidnapper was killed in a gun battle.
Troops of Operation Udo Ka in the South-East arrested four suspected IPOB/ESN members and a kidnapper in Enugu, Abia, and Anambra States, with arms and ammunition seized.
Kangye assured that the military, in collaboration with other security agencies, will sustain operations to restore peace in troubled parts of the country.