Nigerian military vehicles patrol rural areas to combat terrorism and rescue kidnapping victims.
By Emmanuel Obisue
Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces arrested 450 terrorists and rescued 180 kidnapped victims in various operations conducted across the country in September.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement at the weekend, adding that 39 terrorists voluntarily surrendered to troops during the period.
According to him, the operations were carried out under different joint task forces, including Operation Hadin Kai, Operation Safe Haven, Operation Whirl Stroke, Operation Delta Safe, Operation Udo Ka, and Operation Enduring Peace.
“The Armed Forces remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the lawful execution of all missions in line with international and domestic rules of engagement,” Kangye said.
He revealed that troops recovered 63 assorted firearms, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, and 294 items including grenades, improvised explosive device, IED components, motorcycles, vehicles, and communication gadgets.
In the South-South region, operatives under Operation Delta Safe intensified their clampdown on oil theft, recovering crude oil and related products valued at ₦112.17 million, while destroying 41 illegal refining sites.
Maj.-Gen. Kangye noted that the military remains focused on safeguarding civilian lives and ensuring the welfare of personnel engaged in counter-terrorism and internal security operations nationwide.
Security analysts have described the September operational report as evidence of sustained progress in degrading terrorist networks, rescuing abducted victims, and curbing criminal enterprises such as oil bunkering across the country.
