Army Neutralises Six Terrorists, Arrests 110 Suspects in Nationwide Operations
The Nigerian Army says it has recorded major operational successes across the country, neutralising six terrorists, arresting 110 suspects, rescuing four kidnapped victims, and recovering arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and large quantities of illicit fuel in coordinated operations conducted within the last 24 hours.
According to the Army, the operations spanned multiple states and targeted terrorism, kidnapping, illegal mining, and economic sabotage.
In Kwara State, troops under Operation Savannah Shield, working alongside the Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, recovered and secured two IEDs along the Kaiama–Woro Road.
In the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), troops of the 176 Guards Battalion raided an illegal mining site in Gwagwalada, arresting 98 suspects. Items recovered during the operation included a vehicle, eight motorcycles, five pumping machines, 27 shovels, seven sledgehammers, 22 diggers, three head pans, five mining mats, and a sack of charcoal.
Operations in Kogi State led to the rescue of two kidnapped victims along the Adankolo–Mosalaci Boka Road. In a separate ambush in Lokoja Local Government Area, troops engaged suspected terrorists, killing three and recovering two AK-47 magazines loaded with 7.62mm ammunition, as well as two motorcycles.
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In Plateau State, troops arrested a suspected terrorist in Jos East Local Government Area and foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Rafin Sanyi–Hawan Kibo axis, rescuing another victim. Additional operations in the state resulted in the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers, with methamphetamine and other illicit substances recovered, alongside mobile phones and cash.
In the North-East, troops reported that 10 abductees — comprising three adult females and seven minors — escaped from terrorist enclaves in Borno State and returned safely. Meanwhile, in Zamfara State, troops killed three terrorists during ambush operations and recovered two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 81 rounds of ammunition, a communication radio, mobile phones, and a motorcycle.
In Benue State, two suspected terrorists were arrested during clearance operations.
The Army also reported significant gains in its crackdown on economic sabotage. In Yobe State, troops intercepted a vehicle carrying about 539 litres of petrol stored in sacks, arrested four suspects, and recovered ₦1.6 million. In Adamawa State, troops seized multiple jerrycans containing petrol, recovered vehicles and motorcycles, and sealed two filling stations allegedly involved in illegal fuel sales.
Similarly, in Rivers State, troops dismantled an illegal refining site, recovering equipment used for crude oil processing and approximately 125 litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). In a related operation, about 1,500 litres of AGO concealed in sacks were intercepted, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and maintaining sustained pressure on terrorists, criminal elements, and economic saboteurs.
It stated that the latest operations underscore its operational dominance and serve as a warning that there is no safe haven for those threatening national security.
