The Nigerian Military says its troops have, within the final 48 hours, crushed a number of terrorist cells, rescued 17 kidnapped victims, and apprehended 20 suspects by intensified offensive operations throughout the nation.
A reputable army supply at Military Headquarters confirmed the event to the Information Company of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Abuja.
The supply stated the operations have been performed concurrently throughout the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South areas.
In line with the supply, troops of 192 Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Process Power, neutralised two terrorists throughout a fierce encounter with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at Hudugum village in Gwoza Native Authorities Space of Borno.
He added that three terrorists, recognized as Fannami Ari (aka Abu Dujana), Hussaini Hassan Modu (aka Abu Yusuf), and one other trainee, surrendered to troops in Kukawa and Damboa Native Authorities Areas.
The supply revealed that the surrendered terrorists cited loss of confidence in their leaders and worsening conditions in their camps.
Within the North-West, the army supply stated the troops of 1 Brigade foiled two coordinated kidnap makes an attempt and rescued 11 victims alongside the Magami–Jan Gemi and Kucheri–Bilbis routes in Zamfara.
He added that troops within the North-Central additionally apprehended 15 prison suspects and rescued 4 victims throughout clearance operations in Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kaduna States.
He additional disclosed that troops within the South-South found and dismantled two unlawful oil refining camps at Biseni in Yenagoa LGA of Bayelsa State and seized 62 sacks of stolen crude oil in Ohaji/Egbema Native Authorities Space of Imo.
The supply assured that the military beneath the management of the Chief of Military Employees, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, stays dedicated to sustaining the tempo of operations and guaranteeing peace and stability throughout the nation.
In the meantime, troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Military, beneath Operation Lafiya Nakowa, have rescued a kidnapped sufferer, Alhaji Ali Adamu, throughout a swift operation in Lau Native Council of Taraba State.
In line with an announcement by the Military Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the rescue happened on October 29, 2025, after a misery name alerted troops to the kidnapping of Alhaji Adamu, who was kidnapped whereas sleeping outdoors his residence.
“Appearing promptly on the knowledge, troops deployed in Lau launched a scorching pursuit of the abductors. Sensing the troops’ advance, the abductors deserted their sufferer and fled into close by bushes. The rescued sufferer was later reunited together with his household with none ransom paid,” the assertion learn.
