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In a sweeping two-year campaign across Nigeria’s most volatile regions, the Nigerian Armed Forces have delivered a powerful message: the fight against terrorism and oil theft is far from over—and they’re not backing down.
According to the Defence Headquarters, troops have:
- ⚔️ Neutralized 6,260 terrorists, bandits, and violent criminals
- 🚨 Arrested 14,138 suspects
- 🛡️ Rescued 5,365 civilians
- 💰 Recovered ₦83 billion worth of stolen crude oil and petroleum products
🔍 Breaking It Down by Region
Niger Delta (Operation Delta Safe):
- ₦83bn in stolen crude recovered
- 103 criminals killed, 2,760 arrested
- 266 civilians rescued
North-East (Operation Hadin Kai):
- 1,246 Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters neutralized
- 2,467 arrested, 1,920 civilians rescued
North-West (Operation Fagge Yamma):
- 1,374 bandits killed, including top commanders
- 3,288 hostages rescued
North-Central:
- 730 terrorists killed, 7,153 arrested
- 1,510 civilians rescued
South-East (Operation UDO KA):
- 440 terrorists neutralized
- 1,677 criminals arrested
South-West:
- 80 criminals killed, 1,763 arrested
- 89 kidnap victims rescued
🧠 What This Means for Nigeria
This isn’t just a tally of arrests and recoveries—it’s a snapshot of a military under pressure, but pushing forward.
Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi emphasized that these operations reflect a “people-centric armed forces”, committed to protecting lives and restoring peace.
> “We’re not just fighting enemies—we’re rescuing our people, restoring hope, and reclaiming our land,” he said.
💬 Is Nigeria turning the tide on insecurity, or is this just the beginning? Drop your thoughts.
