Troops neutralise 60 terrorists, rescue 42 kidnap victims

…  Police rescue 10 kidnap passengers, kill suspect in Ogun

…CAS strengthens operations, reshuffles NAF’s high officers

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Sunday stated troops deployed to completely different theatres of operations throughout the nation neutralised over 50 terrorists within the final one week.

The navy excessive command additionally stated troops deployed to the North-east area of the nation underneath operations Hadin Kai arrested 50 suspected terrorists, collaborators and logistics suppliers.

 Director of Defence Media Operations Major-General Michael Onoja, disclosed this in an operational replace overlaying the six geo-political zones made accessible to journalists in Abuja.

According to him, the operational momentum sustained in the course of the week           underscored the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s (AFN) dedication to safeguarding the nation and defending its residents.

“At Buni Yadi and Bitta, troops efficiently countered decided terrorist assaults and neutralized greater than 50 terrorists.

“In Kogi State, troops overran kidnappers’ hideouts in Edimogbo and Obele forests, capturing weapons and different gadgets from the criminals’ enclaves.

“Similarly, sustained operations in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States, as well as Abia and Anambra States, led to the rescue of several kidnapped victims,  including a baby,” he stated

Onjoa  stated the continued give up of terrorists and their households within the North East additional signifies the impression of sustained navy stress on the       terrorists.

He stated troops additionally obtained a number of surrendered members of terrorist teams,  rescued escapees and dismantled terrorist assist networks throughout the theatre.

He stated, “Between 2 – 4 November 2026, twelve terrorist fighters and household    members surrendered at New Abaram Resettlement Village and Banki Junction in Bama LGA and close to Ngurusoye in Gwoza LGA in Borno State. Most cited    intense navy stress and disagreements between rival JAS and ISWAP  factions.

“On 2 November 2026, troops rescued a feminine abductee who had escaped from the Mandara Mountains at Hudugum, Hambagda, alongside the Gwoza-Limankara Road.

“In all, troops arrested 50 suspected terrorists, collaborators and logistics suppliers, amongst them suppliers and informants at Benisheikh in Kaga LGA on 31 October and a pair of November 2026.

“Similarly, three suppliers at Damboa and two suspected fighters from the Diffa Region of Niger Republic were intercepted at Garin Gada in Yunusari LGA of Yobe State on 3 November 2026 while on their way to procure logistics for terrorists along the Nigeria-Niger border.”

In the North – west , the defence spokesperson stated  troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained operations in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara States.

 “On 30 October 2026, following a misery name from Ribah in Danko/Wasagu   LGA of Kebbi State, troops cleared the    Ribah-Dirindaji Road. This led to a search and rescue operation and an aggressive       evening pursuit in direction of Rambo Village, which pressured the terrorists to desert      seven kidnapped victims.

“On 31 October 2026, troops on patrol alongside the Wasagu-Falfala Road in the identical LGA responded to an ambush, forcing the terrorists to flee and abandon 4 victims kidnapped from their farms in Wasagu Village.

“On 3 November 2026, troops additionally performed search and rescue operations round Geso and Ayan Geso in Maru LGA of Zamfara State and rescued seven kidnapped victims from Sabon Tunga and Binoni Villages in Danko-Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State.

“On 2  November 2026, troops arrested two suspects who had participated in kidnapping and rustling at Sabon Gida Village in Chikun LGA of Kaduna     State.

“On 5 November 2026, troops and operatives of the Department of State Services apprehended a suspected terrorist who sneaked into a clinic in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State, to receive treatment for gunshot wounds sustained in a clash  with a rival terrorist faction,” he stated.

The defence spokesman   stated the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, recommended the braveness, resilience and sacrifices of troops within the numerous theatres of operations.

He added that the CDS honours the reminiscence of the officer and soldier who paid the supreme worth within the line of obligation, including that their sacrifices will stay indelible within the nation’s reminiscence.