Khadijat Yusuf
Abuja
During the Second Quarter of 2025, the Nigerian Military says it has in conjunction with Hybrid Forces and other security agencies recorded significant achievements in the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations as well as other operations against armed bandits and other criminal elements who pose serious threat to national security and socio-economic activities.
The Director Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye made this known at the quarterly brief on the ongoing military operations by the armed forces of Nigeria. General Kangye said despite some minor setbacks caused by Improvise Explosive Devices, troops across all theatres demonstrated uncommon courage, resilience and high level of professional competence during all encounters with non-stake actors.
He said troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Operation FASAN YAMMA, Operation SAFE HAVEN, Operation UDO KA and Operation DELTA SAFE amongst others performed exceptionally well during the period under review by eliminating key terrorists commanders, bandits kingpins and IPOB/ESN criminals. While Some economic saboteurs and terrorists logistics suppliers were also arrested.
The DMO director added that the Quarter also witness mass surrender of Boko Haram and ISWAP/JAS terrorists due to troops overwhelming firepower.
"For instance, our troops killed several terrorists’ kingpins and their foot soldiers, arrested over 1,191 of them and rescued 543 kidnapped victims. During the Quarter, about 682 terrorists and their families surrendered to troops. Among the terrorists eliminated were dreaded Amir Abu Fatimah, kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda, Maiwada, Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze otherwise known as Onowu."
"Just 2 days ago, bandit kingpin Yellow Danbokkolo succumb to injuries sustained during an encounter with troops the previous week where many of his lieutenants were also eliminated.
"Additionally, some notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were arrested and taking into custody for interrogation including Buhari Umar, Hassam Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Adamu Dan Mai, Idi Yusuf, Hassan Bello, Muhammed Isah, Shimu Ilu Adamu, Ismaila Ilu Hassan, Michael and Shittu Muazu Bakassi. Similarly, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over Three Billion Five Hundred Million Four Hundred and Thirty Five Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty Four Naira (N3,500,435,234.00) only. The breakdown indicates: 2,381,239 litres of stolen crude oil, 605,393 litres of illegally refined AGO, 41,465 litres of DPK and 26,905 litres of PMS were recovered. In addition, troops discovered and destroyed about 174 illegal refining sites, while 45 vehicles were seized from them."
"Relatedly, troops recovered some automatic weapons, RPG tubes, machine guns, locally fabricated guns, and improvised explosive devices which were prepared by the terrorists and ready for detonation. Also, some cache of assorted ammunition were recovered from the sites," he confirmed.
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JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH EAST OPERATION HADIN KAI
4. In the last week of the Quarter, troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following successes:
a. Surrender of ISWAP/JAS Terrorists. Between 27 June – 2 July 2025, large number of terrorists comprising adult males and females including children surrendered to troops as operational tempo heightened across the theatre.
b. Offensive Operations. During offensive operations conducted in Gwoza, Bama, Chibok and Ngala LGAs of Borno State as well as Gujba and Madagali LGAs of Yobe and Adamawa States from 27 June – 2 July, troops killed some terrorists, while 32 of them were arrested. They also recovered some quantities of arms and ammunition as well as RPG bombs, IEDs and IED making materials.
c. Arrest of Terrorist Collaborators. Troops arrested 11 terrorists logistics suppliers and collaborators in a well-coordinated operations conducted in Monguno, Kaga, Kukawa and Ngala LGAs of Borno State as well as Nguru and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State between 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2025. Items recovered during the operations include ICT gadgets, motorcycle spares, solar panels, some quantities of fertilizer, mobile phones, illicit drugs and vehicles amongst others.
d. Terrorists Activities. Troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Gwoza and Gujba LGAs of Borno and Yobe States from 27 - 28 Jun 2025 respectively. During the encounters, troops killed a terrorist. They also recovered and safely detonated some IEDs insitu.
JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH WEST OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA
5. During the Week, troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA conducted offensive operations, made some arrest and responded to activities of terrorists in some areas.
a. Offensive Operations. Between 27 – 30 Jun 2025, the troops made contact with terrorists during fighting patrols conducted in Kankara and Matazu LGAs of Katsina State as well as Danko-Wasagu and Birnin Kebbi LGAs of Kebbi State. They also conducted operations in Tangaza and Tsafe LGAs of Sokoto and Zamfara States respectively. During the encounters, some terrorists were eliminated, while 4 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some weapons and assorted ammunition were also recovered.
b. Arrests. Troops arrested 6 suspected terrorists in Dutsinma and Tangaza LGAs of Katsina and Sokoto States between 28 – 29 June 2025. Arrested terrorists are in own custody for further investigation and profiling.
c. Terrorists Activities. In a related development, the troops while on fighting patrol encountered terrorists in Kankara and Isa LGAs of Katsina and Sokoto States from 27 – 28 Jun 2025. During the encounters, troops killed some terrorists and rescued 2 kidnapped victims.
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 28 June – 2 July 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with extremists in Bokkos, Riyom, Bassa and Jos North LGAs of Plateau State as well as Kaura LGA of Kaduna State. During the encounters, our gallant troops killed some extremists and rescued 2 kidnapped victims. Some weapons, ammunition and a vehicle were recovered from them.
b. Arrest. From 28 June – 2 July 2025, troops acting on a tip-off arrested 9 suspected criminals/kidnappers in Riyom, Jos North Bassa and Barkin Ladi LGAs 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 Riyom, Jos South and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga and Zango Kataf LGAs of Kaduna State between 29 June – 1 July 2025. During the operations, some extremists were killed, arrested 2 of them and rescued 4 kidnapped victims. Some arms and ammunition as well as vehicles, 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 28 June – 1 July 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations made contact with extremists in Wukari, Ussa and Takum LGAs of Taraba State as well as Patigi and Kaiama LGAs of Kwara State. They also conducted operation in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State. During the encounters, our gallant troops eliminated an extremist, arrested 2 of them and
rescued 6 kidnapped victims. They also recovered arms and ammunition during the operations.
b. Arrests. Similarly, from 28 June – 1 July 2025 troops acting on a tip-off, arrested 5 criminals in Wamba and Nasarawa Eggon LGAs of Nasarawa State as well as Lokoja and Edu LGAs of Kogi and Kwara States respectively. Similarly, they arrested 8 illegal miners in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. Items recovered from them include assorted weapons and ammunition, mining equipment, mobile phones, motorcycles and vehicles. The criminals were handed over to appropriate authority for further action.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping and Criminality Operations. Between 28 – 29 June 2025, troops while on anti-kidnapping and anti-criminality operations responded to information about criminal activities in Guma and Konshisha LGAs of Benue State as well as Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State. During the encounters, some extremists were killed while arms and ammunition 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 344,749 litres of stolen crude oil and 162,681 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 52 crude oil cooking ovens, 21 dugout pits, 11 boats, 36 storage tanks, 36 drums and 25 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include, pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones and 6 vehicles. Furthermore, 12 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested while assorted arms and ammunition and some explosives, were also recovered.
b. Offensive Operations. On 28 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, rescued 15 victims abandoned by suspected militia/pirates in Oron LGA of Akwa Ibom State.
c. Arrests. Similarly, between 28 – 29 June 2025 troops, acting on a tip-off arrested 8 suspected vandals/criminals in Ogbia and Eleme LGAs of Bayelsa and Rivers States respectively. The criminals were handed over to appropriate authority for necessary action.
JOINT TASK FORCE SOUTH EAST OPERATION UDO KA
9. Troops of Operation UDO KA sustained offensive operations during the period under review:
a. Offensive Operations. Between 28 – 30 June 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations, made contact with terrorists in Owerri West and Ihiala LGAs of Imo and Anambra States respectively. During the operations, they arrested 21 suspects dealing in illicit drugs, while arms, ammunition, IEDs making materials, vehicles, motorcycles and mobile phones were recovered from them.
b. Raid Operation. In a related development, troops in conjunction with DSS operatives conducted raid operations at the residence of some identified suspected kidnappers/ESN criminals in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on 2 Jul 2025. During the encounters, 3 suspects identified as Emeka Ede, Okwudili Aja and Onyebuchi Aja were arrested. Intelligence report has it that, the suspects masterminded the kidnapping of the NDLEA Commander of Anambra State Command on 12 July 2025. Items recovered from them were assorted weapons and large cache of ammunition as well as some illicit drugs. Items recovered are in the custody of troops while suspects are currently undergoing interrogation.
b. Arrest. On 26 June 2025 troops acting on credible intelligence, arrested 2 suspects at a Point of Sale otherwise known as POS belonging to an IPOB/ESN sponsor in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Troops recovered 8 mobile phones, transaction booklet and the sum of N1,561,400.00 only from them. The suspects are currently undergoing interrogations.
"In closing, I want to reaffirm our deep appreciation to our Field Commanders and their men for their resolve and determination across all theatres in ensuring that all forms of threats facing the country are conclusively brought to an end. We assure Nigerian that the Military and all security agencies observed our Code of Conduct for Internal Security Operations (ISO), Laws of Armed Conflict and Rules of Engagements (ROE). "
"We also appreciate the efforts of the press in keeping faith with us in this drive and informing Nigerians about the laudable efforts of our troops in the field. Thank you and God Bless."
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