The Nigerian military has reported significant progress in its ongoing counter-insurgency and anti-crime operations across the country, announcing that troops rescued 180 kidnapped civilians, arrested 450 terrorists and bandits, and neutralized scores of criminal elements in September 2025.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. He also revealed that 39 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to the troops, while security forces recovered 63 assorted weapons, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, and 294 explosive devices, including grenades and improvised explosive device (IED) components.
Kangye added that troops also seized various logistics and communication equipment — such as motorcycles, vehicles, and handheld radios — used by terrorists in their operations.
In the Niger Delta, under Operation Delta Safe, troops discovered and destroyed 41 illegal refining sites and foiled oil theft valued at over ₦112.17 million. The recovered products included 49,321 litres of crude oil, 6,970 litres of diesel (AGO), 1,900 litres of kerosene (DPK), and 1,475 litres of petrol (PMS).
He further noted that troops recovered large quantities of arms, including automatic rifles, rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) tubes, machine guns, locally fabricated firearms, and materials used in making explosives.
Providing regional updates, Major General Kangye stated that Operation Hadin Kai forces in the Northeast sustained momentum against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS terrorists through coordinated ground and air operations. These efforts led to the destruction of multiple terrorist camps, elimination of several insurgents, and recovery of weapons and supplies.
Between September 23 and 30, 2025, the operations covered parts of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States — including Konduga, Gwoza, Mafa, Monguno, Damboa, Biu, Kukawa, Madagali, Hong, Mubi, Gujba, and Geidam LGAs.
According to the Defence Headquarters, the sustained military pressure has continued to degrade terrorist networks, enable the safe resettlement of displaced persons, and create a more secure environment for farming and civilian activities in affected regions.
Source:Africa Publicity
