The Nigerian Army has announced fresh operational successes across multiple regions, with several terrorists killed, 11 suspects arrested, and 39 kidnapped victims rescued within the last 24 hours.

A reliable source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday that the coordinated operations took place in the Northeast, North Central, and Northwest.

In Borno State, troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) neutralised a terrorist, recovered arms and ammunition, and foiled attempted attacks in Dikwa and Gubio Local Government Areas. They also discovered and dismantled an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Baga–Cross Kauwa road in Kukawa LGA.

Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA cleared terrorist hideouts in Kaduna and Katsina States, recovered weapons, and rescued a soldier abducted in Zamfara in July.

In Kogi, the 12 Brigade, working with hybrid forces and vigilantes, rescued 17 kidnap victims after tracing their abductors from an abandoned bus to a hideout in Adavi LGA. The victims were given medical attention.

Meanwhile, troops of Operations Enduring Peace and Whirl Stroke in Plateau and Benue States apprehended six suspects linked to kidnapping, cattle rustling, and militia activities. They also repelled an extremist attack on Nteng village in Quan-Pan LGA of Plateau, forcing the insurgents to retreat with casualties. Two kidnap victims were also rescued in Benue, including one who had been held since July.

Elsewhere, in Niger and Kogi States, troops arrested three suspected kidnappers and recovered arms, ammunition, cash, and other items.

In the South-South, troops of the Joint Task Force (OPDS) destroyed over 5,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO during anti-bunkering operations in Bayelsa and Rivers States.

According to the source, the sustained momentum of these operations underscores the determination of the Armed Forces to deny criminals freedom of action nationwide.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, urged troops to maintain their offensive against terrorists and other criminals. He also called on Nigerians to continue providing credible and timely information to support ongoing military efforts.