Khadijat Yusuf
Abuja
In continuation of the renewed onslaught against terrorist groups, bandits and non state actors, the Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has continued to conduct strategic operations to counter threats and maintain peace across the country.
The director Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye in an updated press statement said troops Foil Oil Theft Worth over two hundred and fifty million. He said troops also recovered large quantities of various arms, such as automatic weapons, RPG tubes, machine guns, locally fabricated guns, and some quantities of improvised explosive devices making materials amongst others.
"our unwavering commitment extends to fostering a climate of safety and security that transcends all regions of our diverse nation. Through proactive measures and vigilant monitoring, we strive to create an environment where all Nigerians can go about their normal businesses without fear of intimidation or apprehension. By engaging with the populace and soliciting their support along our non-kinetic lines of operation, we reinforce the collective efforts required to safeguard our national interests and preserve the peace that defines us as a nation. Accordingly, our troops across all theatres demonstrated uncommon bravery and professionalism during the week under review. For instance, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Two Hundred and Fifty Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty Three Naira (N250,425,833.00) only. The breakdown indicates: 221,170 litres of stolen crude oil, 28,495 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 3,140 litres of PMS. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 46 crude oil cooking ovens, 26 dugout pits, 23 boats, 44 storage tanks, 52 drums, and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include outbound engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and 21 vehicles.'
"Additionally, troops recovered large quantities of various arms, such as automatic weapons, RPG tubes, machine guns, locally fabricated guns, and some quantities of improvised explosive devices making materials. Also, some cache of live cartridges and assorted ammunition were recovered," he said.
Gen. Kangye reiterates the military commitment to protection of lives and properties.
He said, "In this regard, our resolve to protect lives and property of our citizens, uphold the rule of law, and foster a safe and secure environment for socio-economic activities to thrive towards enhancing national development remain undaunted. Thus, we remain focused on our operations and dedicated to transparency as we ensure that we keep the public informed of our ongoing efforts to achieve the much needed stability and security of our great nation."
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JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH EAST OPERATION HADIN KAI
4. During the week, troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following successes:
a. Surrender of ISWAP/JAS Terrorists. From 12 - 19 June 2025, scores of terrorists comprising adult males and females as well as children surrendered to troops as operational tempo heightened up during the week.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 11 - 18 June 2025, troops, in conjunction with security agencies and hybrid forces, conducted offensive operations in Konduga, Kukawa, Gwoza, Ngala, Kala Balge, Bama and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State. State. During the operations, some terrorists were eliminated, while 4 of them were arrested. Also, 2 kidnapped victims were rescued. The troops also recovered arms and ammunition as well as IEDs/IED making materials, bicycles, motorcycles and vehicles and food stuff amongst others. Terrorists’ camp and equipment were burnt insitu.
c. Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. Troops arrested 7 terrorists logistics suppliers and collaborators during well-coordinated operations conducted in Kaga, Gwoza, Biu and Ngala between 11 - 16 June 2025. Amongst the items recovered them were vehicle, motorcycle, mobile phones and bicycles.
d. Terrorists Activities. Troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Dikwa, Kukawa, Ngala and Bama LGAs of Borno State from 12 - 17 June 2025. During the encounters, troops killed some terrorists and rescued 2 kidnapped victims. Some weapons and ammunition were recovered from them.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH WEST OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA
5. Troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA recorded the following within the period under review:
a. Offensive Operations. Between 11 - 18 June 2025, troops made contact with terrorists during fighting patrols conducted in Tsafe, Shinkafi LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Tangaza, Wurno, Silame and Sabon Birni LGAs of Sokoto State. They also conducted operations in Sabuwa, Kankara Malumfashi and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. During the encounters, some terrorists were killed and arrested 3 of them. Also, 3 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some weapons, as well as assorted ammunition and motorcycles, were also recovered.
b. Surrender of ISWAP/JAS Terrorists. Following ongoing non-kinetic initiative of the troop, scores of terrorists surrendered and unconditionally released 19 victims in their captivity in Danmusa LGA of Katina State on 14 June 2025. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the surrendered terrorists.
c. Terrorists Activities. Troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Talata Mafara, Gusau, and Maru LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Shinkafi and Isa LGAs of Katsina and Sokoto State respectively. They also conducted operations in Dankon-Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State. During the encounters, troops killed some terrorists, arrested 6 of their collaborators.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION SAFE HAVEN
6. During the period under review, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted the following operations:
a. Offensive Operations. From 11 – 18 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with extremists in Bassa, Riyom and Jos North LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. They also conducted operation along Road Kaduna – Abuja. During the encounters, our gallant troops killed some extremists, arrested 5 and rescued 5 kidnapped victims. Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from them.
b. Arrest. From 12 – 16 June 2025, troops acting on a tip-off arrested one suspected notorious kidnapper identified as Muhammed Isah and 6 others in Sanga and Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State as well as Wase LGA of Plateau State.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. Troops, while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations, responded to credible intelligence about criminal activities in Bassa, Mangu, Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga LGA of Kaduna State between 11 - 18 June 2025. During the operations, some extremists were killed, arrested 8 of them, while 3 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some arms and ammunition as well as motorcycles and livestock were also recovered from them.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION WHIRL STROKE
7. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the period under review;
a. Offensive Operations. Between 11 – 16 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operation, made contact with extremists in Gwer East Katsina Ala and Takum LGAs of Benue and Taraba State respectively. During the encounters, 2 extremists were killed, their weapons and ammunition were recovered from him.
b. Terrorists Activities and Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. Troops while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations, responded to information about criminal activities in Guma, Gwer East and Katsina Ala LGAs of Benue State but terrorists fled before troops arrival. Troops dominated the general area to forestall further attack, while efforts is ongoing to arrest the perpetrators.
c. Arrest. Similarly, troops acted on a tip-off and arrested 6 criminals in Doma and Nasarawa LGAs of Nasarawa State as well as Lokoja LGA of Kogi State between 11 - 15 June 2025. Arms, ammunition and mobile phones were recovered from them.
JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH-SOUTH OPERATION DELTA SAFE
8. 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 221,170 litres of stolen crude oil, 28,495 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 3,140 litres of PMS. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 46 crude oil cooking ovens, 26 dugout pits, 23 boats, 44 storage tanks, 52 drums, and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include outbound engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and 21 vehicles. Furthermore, 27 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested while assorted arms and ammunition were also recovered.
b. Offensive Operations. On 14 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operation, arrested a drug peddler in Ethiope East LGA of Delta State.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. 15 June 2025, troops, while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations, encountered armed robber in Oron LGA of Akwa Ibom State. During the operations, one criminal was arrested and was handed over to civil authority for further action.
d. Arrest. Similarly, Between 11 – 16 June 2025 troops, acting on a tip-off arrested 10 suspected vandals/criminals in Ethiope East and Udu LGAs of Delta State as well as Boki and Orhinonwon LGAs of Cross River and Edo States respectively. They recovered weapons and ammunition as well as the sum of N593,000.00 from them.
JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH EAST OPERATION UDO KA
9. Troops of Operation UDO KA have sustained offensive operations during the period under review:
a. Offensive Operations. From 11 – 17 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operation, made contact with extremist Orlu and Okigwe LGAs of Imo State as well as Ihiala and Onitch LGAs of Anambra and Ebonyi States respectively. During the encounters, 5 extremists were killed, while 2 were arrested. Some weapons and ammunition, as well as vehicle were recovered from them.
b. Arrest. Similarly, Between 12 - 13 June 2025 troops, acting on a tip-off arrested 7 suspected extremists in Isiala Ngwa and Ihiala LGAs of Abia and Anambra States respectively. They recovered weapon and ammunitions from them.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. Between 11 – 17 June 2025, troops, while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations, responded to information about criminal activities in Ihiala and Mbaitoli LGAs of Anambra and Imo States as well as Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State and arrested one criminal.
12. The Defence Headquarters commends the bravery and professionalism of the troops involved in the various theatres of operation. We reassure Nigerians of our continued efforts to ensure the safety and security of our citizens. It is crucial to acknowledge the vital role that the public plays in supporting our Armed Forces. The cooperation and support of citizens are essential in our collective efforts to overcome any obstacles that may arise. By standing united and working together, we can effectively address any threats to our national security and build a safer, more prosperous Nigeria for generations to come.
13. As we move forward, we are committed to keeping the nation informed of our progress and future endeavors. Transparency and communication are key pillars of our operations, and we strive to maintain open channels of dialogue with the public. Your trust and confidence in our Armed Forces are deeply valued, and we assure you that we will continue to uphold the highest standards of service and professionalism in all that we do. Thank you for your unwavering support. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.
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