The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational successes across the country, neutralizing six terrorists, arresting 110 suspects, rescuing four kidnapped victims, and recovering arms, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and over 1,600 litres of illicit fuel in coordinated operations conducted within 24 hours.
The operations, carried out across multiple theatres, highlight intensified military pressure on criminal networks, terrorists, and economic saboteurs.
In Kwara State, troops under Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, working alongside the Nigerian Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team, recovered and secured two IEDs along the Kaiama–Woro Road.
Meanwhile, in the Federal Capital Territory, troops of 176 Guards Battalion raided an illegal mining site in Gwagwalada, arresting 98 suspects and recovering several mining tools, motorcycles, and a vehicle.
In Kogi State, troops rescued two kidnapped victims along the Adankolo–Mosalaci Boka Road. In a separate operation in Lokoja Local Government Area, soldiers ambushed terrorists, killing three and recovering ammunition and motorcycles.
Operations in Plateau State led to the arrest of a notorious terrorist in Jos East LGA, while troops also foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Rafin Sanyi–Hawan Kibo axis, rescuing another victim.
Security forces further apprehended two drug peddlers and recovered illicit substances and other items.
In the North-East and North-West, sustained offensives yielded additional gains. In Borno State, 10 abductees, including women and children, safely returned from terrorist enclaves.
In Zamfara State, troops neutralized three terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition, and communication devices. Two suspected terrorists were also arrested in Benue State.
Anti-economic sabotage operations also recorded breakthroughs. In Yobe State, troops intercepted a vehicle carrying large quantities of petrol and arrested four suspects, recovering ₦1.6 million.
In Adamawa State, illegal fuel activities were disrupted with seizures of petrol, vehicles, and the sealing of two filling stations.
Similarly, in Rivers State, troops uncovered an illegal refining site and intercepted over 1,500 litres of illegally refined diesel, arresting three suspects.