The Nigerian Army has stepped up its nationwide offensive operations against terrorists, insurgents, and economic saboteurs, achieving major breakthroughs over the past 48 hours.
This renewed push follows the directive of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, who has ordered troops to completely annihilate terrorists and dismantle all networks of criminality.
In a statement released on Sunday and published via the Army’s official X handle, the Nigerian Army detailed several successful operations conducted across multiple regions of the country.
According to the report, troops neutralised seven terrorists, arrested 27 suspects, and recovered assorted arms, ammunition, and stolen crude products in coordinated missions nationwide.
In the North East, soldiers from Sector 3, Operation HADIN KAI, conducted a targeted cordon-and-search mission in Anguwan Church, Monguno, Borno State, leading to the arrest of 12 individuals linked to terror logistics and intelligence operations.
Similarly, troops of the 192 Battalion ambushed ISWAP/JAS fighters along the Gwoza–Limankara axis, killing three terrorists and recovering an AK-47 rifle with five rounds of ammunition. In another encounter, the 25 Brigade in Damboa eliminated one insurgent who attempted to infiltrate their position under false pretences.
Further successes were recorded in the North West and North Central regions.
“Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE in Kaduna State raided a terrorist hideout in Kauru Local Government Area, neutralising two insurgents responsible for recent attacks on innocent civilians.”
In Plateau State, troops arrested four suspects involved in the murder of two civilians in Riyom local government area, while in Niger State, forces attached to Operation FANSAN YAMMA killed a terrorist scout and recovered a motorcycle, mobile phone, and other operational equipment.
The Nigerian Army also reported notable progress in the South-South region.
”In Akwa Ibom State, troops of 2 Brigade arrested three illegal miners involved in black sand trading, while 144 Battalion in Abia State discovered an illegal refining site containing over 1,000 litres of stolen crude oil.”
Likewise, troops of 34 Artillery Brigade uncovered another refining hub in Ohaji/Egbema, Imo State, where they seized six drums of stolen crude oil and a canoe used for transportation.
In Delta State, personnel of the 90 Amphibious Battalion apprehended three suspects at a checkpoint in Sapele, including one posing as a soldier dressed in camouflage uniform.
“Recovered items included fake military ranks, mobile phones and charms. The suspects are all under investigation for further prosecution,” the Army noted.
The statement highlighted that the simultaneous and intelligence-driven strikes across different theatres of operation reflect the Army’s revitalised combat effectiveness and renewed strategic direction under Lieutenant General Shaibu’s leadership.
The Army reaffirmed its determination to sustain the current momentum, declaring that the latest operations signal a new chapter in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, banditry, and oil theft.
“The Army remains unyielding in its resolve to restore lasting peace, protect citizens and defend Nigeria’s sovereignty.
“The public is enjoined to continue supporting military operations by providing credible and timely information, as we intensify efforts to end insecurity and reclaim every inch of national space from criminal elements,” the statement concluded.
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