Khadijat Yusuf
Abuja
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has reaffirm it's commitment to remains focused and committed to ensuring national security and welfare of its personnel as troops continue to put in efforts to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and protect citizens from all forms of threats.
The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye while briefing press said the Armed forces has launched several key operations to curtail insurgency, terrorism and other criminal activities.
These operations he said has led to the neutralization of terrorist leaders and destruction of their hideous.he added that troops have also rescued kidnapped victims and rehabilitate civilians affected by the conflict.
"As part of our mandate, we have launched several key operations aimed at combating insurgency, terrorism, and other forms of criminal activities that threaten our communities. These operations are strategically designed and executed to ensure the safety of our people and the restoration of peace in affected regions."
"Accordingly, I am pleased to report significant progress in our operations, which include neutralization of key insurgent leaders, destruction of several terrorists’ camps as well as rescue of kidnapped victims and rehabilitation of civilians affected by the conflict. Our dedicated troops have demonstrated remarkable courage and professionalism in the face of adversity."
"We are collaborating closely with local and international partners to enhance intelligence-sharing and operational effectiveness. The cooperation of local communities has also been invaluable in our intelligence-gathering efforts. We also appreciate your efforts, as you continue to keep Nigerians and the global community informed of our operational successes through your various media outlets."
General Kangye while giving overview of troops activities in the month of April said it neutralized terrorists leader Nkwachi Eze also known as Onowu who has been on wanted list and carried out series of kidnappings across the South eastern part of the country. As well as arrested a gunrunner Buhari Umar in Gombe.
"In the Month under review, our gallant troops neutralized scores of terrorists, including one of their leaders known as Nkwachi Eze Otherwise known as Onowu who has been on the wanted list of the military. Eze has been responsible for coordinating series of attacks and kidnappings across the South East. We have also taken into custody, one Buhari Umar, a wanted suspected gunrunner who also double as leader of a kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna States."
"Furthermore, the troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully arrested a 5-man kidnapping syndicate in Lafia LGA of Nasarawa State. They include; Hassan Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Idi Yusuf, Adamu Danmai and Hassan Bello. During the period, 430 perpetrators of oil theft, terrorists and other criminal elements were apprehended. We have rescued 173 kidnapped hostages, while over 204 terrorists and members of their families surrendered to own troops."
"Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE on their part has foiled oil theft worth over One Billion Nine Hundred and Thirty One Million Two Hundred and Ninety Seven Thousand Eight Hundred and Ninety Seven Naira (N1, 931,297,897.00) only during the week. The breakdown indicates: 1,009,733 litres of stolen crude oil, 304,811 litres of illegally refined AGO and 3,480 litres of DPK, 19,875 litres of PMS and 1,600 litres of engine oil. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 351 crude oil cooking ovens, 418 dugout pits, 30 boats, 9 speedboats, 160 storage tanks, 721 drums and 95 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include, pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 42 vehicles."
"Additionally, troops recovered large quantities of various arms, such as automatic weapons, RPG tubes, machine guns, locally fabricated guns, and improvised explosive devices. Also, some cache of live cartridges and assorted ammunition were recovered," he informed.
General Kangye however assured Nigerians that Troops of AFN will continue its operations across the country within the ambit of the law giving due regards to human rights in line with global best practices in orders to safeguard national security, support our allies, and maintain regional stability.
"We recognize the importance of transparency and accountability, and we remain committed to keeping the public informed through accurate and timely updates. While operational security requires discretion on certain details, we remain focused in our determination to defeat terrorism, banditry and other criminalities in the country in order to ensure the safety of all Nigerians. Against this backdrop, the Armed Forces of Nigeria is calling on all law abiding citizens to go about their daily activities without fear of intimidations. We solicit continued sharing of credible information with our troops in order to enhance our operations."
Read Breakdown Of Operations Below:
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH EAST OPERATION HADIN KAI
5. During the week in focus, troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following successes:
a. Surrender of ISWAP/JAS Terrorists. From 1- 7 May 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males and females as well as children surrendered to troops as operational tempo heightens up during the week.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 30 April – 4 May 2025, troops in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids and clearance operations in Askira Uba, Bama, Monguno, Konduga and Gujba LGAs of Borno and Yobe States. During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, while 2 kidnapped victims were rescued. They also recovered arms and some quantities of assorted ammunition as well as bombs and motorcycles.
c. Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. Troops arrested 29 terrorists’ logistics suppliers in well-coordinated operations conducted in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council, Monguno, Damaturu and Gujba LGAs of Borno and Yobe States from 1 – 4 May 2025. During investigation, the suspects confessed to have received monies from terrorists to purchase items such as inverter batteries, battery acids, PMS, beverages and food stuff for them. They also recovered vehicles, motorcycles and the sum of N739,000.00 from the suspects.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH WEST OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA
6. Troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA recorded the following within the period under review:
a. Offensive Operations. Between 1 – 5 May 2025, troops conducted fighting patrols and made contact with terrorists in Goronyo and Isa LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Faskari LGA of of Katsina State. They also conducted operations in Talata Mafara and Kagarko LGAs of Zamfara and Kaduna States respectively. During the encounters, some terrorists were neutralized, while 9 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some weapons as well as assorted ammunition, vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles were also recovered.
b. Terrorists Activities. Troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Sabuwa, Matazu, Bungudu and Zurmi LGAs of Katsina and Zamfara States as well as Gudu, Isa, Rabah and Tangaza LGAs of Sokoto State from 1 – 6 May 2025. During the encounters, some terrorists were neutralized, 2 of them were arrested, while 2 kidnapped victims were rescued. Arms and ammunition as well as vehicles, motorcycles and livestock were also recovered from them.
c. Arrest. Similarly, on 30 April 2025, troops while on fighting patrol, intercepted a truck driver conveying 3 motorcycles and the sum of N3,350,000.00 concealed in between bags of fruits and onions in Anka LGA of Zamfara State. Also recovered from him were 4 mobile phones and some recharge cards worth N9,000.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION SAFE HAVEN
7. During the period under review, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted the following operations:
a. Offensive Operations. On 6 May 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with extremists in Bokkos LGA of Plateau. Following a fire fight, our gallant troops neutralized an extremist and arrested 6 of them. Items recovered from the criminals includes weapons, assorted ammunition and knives.
b. Arrest. From 1 – 4 May 2025, troops acting on credible intelligence arrested 8 suspected criminals/kidnappers in Jos South, Qua’An Pan and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga and Kaura LGAs of Kaduna State. Recovered from them were arms, ammunition, motorcycles and livestock.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. Troops, while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations responded to credible intelligence about criminal activities in Mangu, Riyom, Bassa, Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State as well as Kaura LGA of Kaduna State between 1 – 4 May 2025. During the operations, some extremists were neutralized, 3 others arrested, while 6 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some arms and ammunition as well as livestock were recovered from them.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION WHIRL STROKE
8. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the period under review;
a. Offensive Operations. Between 2 – 6 May 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with violent extremists in Ussa and Tongo LGAs of Taraba and Adamawa States as well as Wawa and Kabba LGAs of Niger and Kogi States respectively. During the encounters, our gallant troops neutralized some extremists and recovered arms and ammunition from them. Similarly, on 3 May 2025, troops conducted cordon and search operation in Kwande LGA of Benue State and recovered weapons and ammunition from the criminals.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. From 1 – 4 May 2025, troops while on anti-kidnapping and
anti-criminality operations responded to information about criminal activities in Gwer West, Akwanga and Kokona LGAs of Benue and Nasarawa States. During the operations, they rescued 4 kidnapped hostages.
c. Arrest. Similarly, from 1 – 5 May 2025 troops, acting on credible intelligence, arrested 4 suspected extremists in Kabba and Lokoja LGAs of Kogi State as well as Borgu and Gwarzo LGAs
of Niger and Kano States respectively. They also conducted operations in Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT. Items recovered from them were arms and ammunition as well as 8 mobile phones. Furthermore, troops arrested 2 suspected arms and ammunition couriers on 1 May 2025 in Makurdi LGA of Benue State. Suspect confessed to have sold over 200 rounds of ammunition to some armed herders. Criminals were handed over to appropriate authority for further action. JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH-SOUTH OPERATION DELTA SAFE
9. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE sustained operational tempo against crude oil thieves and other criminals in the Niger Delta during the week under review:
a. Destruction of Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 147,521 litres of stolen crude oil, 96,450 litres of illegally refined AGO and 3,185 litres of DPK. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 42 crude oil cooking ovens, 68 dugout pits, 25 boats, 3 speedboats, 58 storage tanks, 66 drums and 34 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include, pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 5 vehicles. Furthermore, 27 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested while assorted arms and ammunition were also recovered.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 1 – 3 May 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations made contact with criminals in Ndokwa and Isoko LGAs of Delta State. During the operations, troops arrested 3 criminals and recovered large quantity of natural gas.
c. Arrest. Similarly, on 2 – 4 May 2025 troops, acting on a tip-off arrested 6 suspected vandals/kidnappers in Onelga and Oyigbo LGAs of Rivers as well as Okpe LGA of Delta State. Criminals were handed over to appropriate authority for necessary action.
JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH EAST OPERATION UDO KA
10. Troops of Operation UDO KA have sustained offensive operations during the period under review:
a. Offensive Operations. Between 30 April – 6 May 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with terrorists in Orsu and Ideato LGAs of Imo State as well as Ihiala and Awgu LGAs of Anambra and Enugu States respectively. During the operations, troops neutralized terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and some Improvised Explosive Devices making materials from them.
b. Arrest. Similarly, on 1 May 2025 troops, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspected criminal in Awgu LGA of Enugu State. Arrested suspect was handed over to appropriate authority for further action.
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