Nigerian Armed Forces Intensify Counter-Terror Operations to Ensure Safe Corridors for Farmers

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The Nigerian Armed Forces have launched a decisive move to secure safe corridors for farmers ahead of the rainy season by intensifying counter-terror operations across the country. The operations, which took place between May 8 and May 15, 2025, resulted in the elimination of several terrorist camps, the arrest of key insurgent informants, and the recovery of weapons and logistics. According to Major General Marcus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, the intensified operations targeted terrorist networks, extremist informants, and logistics suppliers in Niger State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Borno, Zamfara, and other hotspots across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified counter-terror operations to secure safe corridors for farmers ahead of the rainy season, resulting in the elimination of several terrorist camps and the arrest of key insurgent informants.
  • The operations, which took place between May 8 and May 15, 2025, targeted terrorist networks, extremist informants, and logistics suppliers in several hotspots across the country.
  • Military forces recovered weapons, ammunition, and grenades, and rescued 17 kidnapped victims in the North East theatre of operations.
  • In the oil-rich Niger Delta region, Operation DELTA SAFE thwarted oil theft worth over N103.9 million, dismantling 18 illegal refining sites and recovering over 68,875 litres of stolen crude oil, 31,166 litres of illegally refined diesel, and 2,250 litres of kerosene.
  • The military remains resolute in safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity, national interest, and the welfare of its citizens, and urges citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

Statistics:

  • 17 kidnapped victims were rescued in the North East theatre of operations.
  • 68,875 litres of stolen crude oil, 31,166 litres of illegally refined diesel, and 2,250 litres of kerosene were recovered in the Niger Delta region.
  • 18 illegal refining sites were dismantled in the Niger Delta region.
  • N103.9 million worth of oil theft was thwarted in the Niger Delta region.
  • Two wanted extremist informants, Zakari Abubakar and Aliyu Musa, along with a weapons courier identified as Rufai Abdullahi, were apprehended in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT.
  • Scores of ISWAP and JAS terrorists surrendered to troops in the North East theatre of operations.

Sources:

  • "Nigerian Armed Forces Intensify Counter-Terror Operations to Secure Safe Corridors for Farmers". Defence Headquarters. [No date mentioned in the source material].