Joint troops of the Nigerian Military have neutralised over 26 terrorists and rescued more than 25 kidnapped victims following offensive operations to defeat insecurity across various theatres in the last seven days. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed on Thursday that 46 suspects were arrested while three soldiers paid the supreme price during the encounters. Onoja noted that large caches of arms and ammunition were recovered, while several criminal collaborators, logistics suppliers, and illegal arms manufacturers were among those apprehended.
In the North West, Onoja stated, “In North West troops of Operation Fansan Yamma Ymma recorded a series of engagements against bandits and armed terrorists across Katsina and Zamfara States.” In Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, troops on fighting patrol intercepted and neutralised two terrorists who were advancing towards a village with hostile intent. A significant engagement in Dutsinma resulted in four terrorists being neutralised by troops responding to a patrol along the Turare and Yantumaki road. In Zamfara State, troops repelled a direct assault on the Forward Operating Base Bagega in Anka, where air support from Super Tucano aircraft was deployed. Ground exploitation confirmed the neutralisation of three additional terrorists, though one soldier died in the encounter.
In the North East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai intensified pressure on Boko Haram and ISWAP remnants across Adamawa, Borno, Taraba, and Yobe States. A night ambush in Bama resulted in the neutralisation of four terrorists, while six women and children abducted from the Ngoshe community were rescued in Gwoza. On May 7, 2026, troops in Magumeri repelled a coordinated attack by ISWAP terrorists. Onoja said, “The terrorists attempted to infiltrate the base under poor visibility but were met with resistance from the troops, who decisively contained and defeated the assault and neutralized scores of the terrorists.” Two soldiers were killed during the battle.
In the North Central region, troops of Operation Savannah Shield neutralised two terrorists during a patrol in Ifelodun, Kwara State. In Edu Local Government Area, troops rescued four kidnapped victims following a distress call from Guye Doko village. Additionally, seven suspected kidnappers were apprehended in Baruten Local Government Area. Onoja emphasised that the offensives are indicative of the professionalism, valour, and unwavering commitment of the men and women in uniform who daily place their lives on the line to restore peace and security to the nation. Operations in Taraba State also led to the arrest of suspected gunrunners and the recovery of multiple firearms, including a pump action rifle and AK 47 magazines.
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