Nigerian Army Records Significant Operational Successes Against Terrorists

Strategic Insights -

Nigerian troops have made significant progress in neutralizing terrorist threats, facilitating surrenders, arresting suspects, and rescuing kidnapped victims across various regions between September 10 and 13, 2025. These operations have resulted in the recovery of arms, ammunition, and other logistics. In one notable instance, troops of 22 Brigade arrested two suspected kidnappers in Niger state, while troops of 12 Brigade and hybrid forces rescued 17 kidnapped passengers in Kogi state. On September 11, troops made further gains, neutralizing one violent extremist in Kogi state and recovering valuable intelligence on terrorist operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • Troops of 22 Brigade arrested two suspected kidnappers in Babanna, Borgu LGA of Niger state on September 10.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade and hybrid forces rescued 17 kidnapped passengers abandoned by criminals in Lokoja LGA of Kogi state on September 10.
  • Troops of Sector 1 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) rescued another victim in Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue state on September 10.
  • Troops of Sector 8 Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) arrested two suspected rustlers in Mangu LGA of Plateau state and recovered weapons, ammunition, and cash on September 10.
  • Troops of Sector 1 OPWS recovered an AK-47 rifle and 29 rounds of ammunition during a patrol in Ado LGA, Benue state on September 10.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade neutralized one violent extremist in Kabba Bunu LGA of Kogi state and recovered a fully loaded AK-47 magazine and 31 mobile phones on September 11.
  • One ISWAP/JAS fighter surrendered to hybrid forces at Ngamdu in Borno state, disclosing valuable intelligence on terrorist operations on September 11.
  • Troops of 8 Division rescued 7 kidnapped victims and recovered a vehicle during an encounter with terrorists along MarnonaGundumiIsa road on September 11.
  • Troops of 12 Brigade rescued 4 kidnap victims along EgbeEruku road in Yagba West LGA of Kogi state on September 11.
  • Troops of Sector 3 OPEP repelled a violent extremist attack in Quan-Pan LGA with support from tactical drones and rescued another kidnapped victim in Bassa LGA on September 11.
  • Smugglers were intercepted in Mubi South LGA of Adamawa state, abandoning a truck loaded with 20 jerrycans of PMS on September 11.
  • 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 September 11.
  • Another team intercepted 1,600 litres of illegally refined AGO in Rivers state on September 11.
  • Troops of Sector 3 OPEP rescued yet another kidnapped victim in Bassa LGA of Plateau state on September 12.
  • Cumulatively, within the period, troops neutralized one terrorist, facilitated the surrender of one terrorist, arrested six suspects, rescued 30 kidnapped victims, and recovered assorted weapons, ammunition, cash, petroleum products, motorcycles, mobile phones, and other logistics.

Statistics:

  • 3 terrorists neutralized
  • 1 terrorist surrendered
  • 6 suspects arrested
  • 30 kidnapped victims rescued
  • 1,000 rounds of ammunition recovered
  • 3,800 litres of stolen crude oil discovered and dismantled in Bayelsa state
  • 1,600 litres of illegally refined AGO intercepted in Rivers state
  • 20 jerrycans of PMS abandoned by smugglers in Adamawa state
  • 29 rounds of ammunition recovered in Ado LGA, Benue state
  • 31 mobile phones recovered in Kabba Bunu LGA of Kogi state
  • 1 vehicle recovered during an encounter with terrorists in Borno state
  • 4 kidnap victims rescued in Yagba West LGA of Kogi state
  • 7 kidnap victims rescued in MarnonaGundumiIsa road in Borno state

Sources:

  • Nigerian Army Headquarters
  • A source in Nigerian Army Headquarters