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Nigerian Army Conducts Successful Operations Against Terrorists and Kidnappers

Strategic Insights

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Between 10 and 13 September 2025, the Nigerian Army launched a series of operations against terrorists and kidnappers, resulting in the killing of several terrorists, the arrest of six suspected kidnappers, and the rescue of 30 hostages. According to top military sources, the troops recovered arms, ammunition, and other logistics from the terrorists, with many others surrendering to the troops.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troops of 22 Brigade arrested two suspected kidnappers in Babanna, Borgu local government area of Niger State on 10 September 2025.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade, alongside hybrid forces and vigilantes, rescued 17 kidnapped passengers abandoned by criminals in Lokoja local government area of Kogi State on 10 September 2025.
  • Troops of Sector 1 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) rescued another victim in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State on 10 September 2025.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade neutralised one violent extremist in Kabba Bunu LGA, Kogi State, and recovered a fully loaded AK-47 magazine and 31 mobile phones on 11 September 2025.
  • One ISWAP/JAS fighter surrendered to hybrid forces at Ngamdu, Borno State, on 11 September 2025, disclosing valuable intelligence on terrorists' operations.
  • Troops of 8 Division rescued seven kidnapped victims and recovered a vehicle during an encounter with terrorists along Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road in Borno State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade rescued four kidnap victims along Egbe-Eruku Road in Yagba West LGA of Kogi State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops of Sector 2 repelled a violent extremist attack in Quan-Pan LGA with support from tactical drones in Plateau State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops of Operation Delta Safe discovered and dismantled an illegal refining site containing about 3,800 litres of stolen crude oil in Bayelsa State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops intercepted 20 jerrycans of PMS in Mubi South LGA of Adamawa State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops discovered 1,600 litres of illegally refined AGO in Rivers State on 11 September 2025.
  • Troops of Sector 3 OPEP rescued a kidnapped victim in Bassa LGA of Plateau State on 12 September 2025, who had been abducted in Jos the previous day.

Statistics:

  • 30 hostages were rescued between 10 and 13 September 2025.
  • 6 suspected kidnappers were arrested between 10 and 13 September 2025.
  • 3,800 litres of stolen crude oil were discovered and dismantled in Bayelsa State on 11 September 2025.
  • 1,600 litres of illegally refined AGO were discovered in Rivers State on 11 September 2025.
  • 20 jerrycans of PMS were intercepted in Mubi South LGA of Adamawa State on 11 September 2025.

Sources:

  • "Nigerian Army kills terrorists, rescues hostages" (Source: Nigerian Army, without date)
  • "Army rescues kidnapped victims, recovers arms, ammunition in Kogi, Niger, and Benue" (Source: Vanguard, without date)
  • "Troops rescue several kidnappers, recover arms in Benue State" (Source: Premium Times, without date)

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