Defence Headquarters Announces Significant Arrests and Recoveries in 2nd Quarter 2025 Operations

Strategic Insights -

Troops in internal operations have recorded significant achievements in the second quarter of 2025, including the arrest of 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, and the rescue of 543 hostages. The director of defence media operations, Major General Markus Kangye, briefed journalists on military operations, highlighting the elimination of several terrorist leaders and the recovery of stolen products and crude oil.

Key Takeaways:

  • A total of 1,191 terrorists, including kingpins, were arrested in the second quarter of 2025, with 682 terrorists and their families surrendering to troops.
  • 543 hostages were rescued from terrorist captivity, while several terrorist leaders, including Amir Abu Fatimah and Kinging Auta, were eliminated.
  • Notorious gunrunners and kidnappers, including Buhari Umar and Hassan Mohammed, were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.
  • Troops recovered stolen products worth N3,500,435,234.00, including 2,381,239 litres of stolen crude oil, 605,393 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 26,905 litres of PMS.
  • 174 illegal refining sites were discovered and destroyed, while 45 vehicles were seized from the terrorists.
  • A cache of assorted ammunition was recovered from the sites, along with automatic weapons, RPG tubes, machine guns, and improvised explosive devices.

Statistics:

  • 1,191 terrorists were arrested, including kingpins.
  • 682 terrorists and their families surrendered to troops.
  • 543 hostages were rescued.
  • N3,500,435,234.00 worth of stolen products was recovered.
  • 2,381,239 litres of stolen crude oil was recovered.
  • 605,393 litres of illegally refined AGO was recovered.
  • 26,905 litres of PMS was recovered.
  • 174 illegal refining sites were discovered and destroyed.

Sources:

  • Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
  • Major General Markus Kangye, director of defence media operations