The Nigerian Army has recorded significant operational breakthroughs across multiple theatres, leading to the arrest of a high-value terror suspect, neutralization of insurgents, recovery of arms and ammunition and surrender of fighters.
In a coordinated raid on 7th October 2025, troops of the 2 Brigade, working with DSS operatives from Port Harcourt Command, stormed a kidnappers’ hideout in Eket LGA, Akwa Ibom State, arresting Emmanuel Akpan, a notorious kidnap kingpin operating along the Oron–Ibaka axis. The suspect, a high-value target, is in DSS custody for further interrogation.
Similarly, on 8th October 2025, troops of the 196 Amphibious Battalion in Baga, Borno State, captured an ISWAP/JAS terrorist courier attempting to infiltrate the area under the guise of a surrendering fighter. Investigations revealed his role as a logistics and intelligence link between terrorist enclaves in Chad and Niger Republic.
In Kaduna State, troops of the 4 Demonstration Battalion intercepted 1,307 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, four phones and ₦27,000 cash from two suspects along the Lere–Saminaka–Kaduna Road. The ammunition was traced to Barakin Ladi, Plateau State, and intended for Zamfara.
Meanwhile, three ISWAP/JAS terrorists, including a female, surrendered to troops of 68 Battalion at Bosso, Niger State, citing intensified military pressure. In Bazamri Village, Konduga LGA, troops of the 222 Battalion engaged fleeing terrorists, recovering two RPG bombs and 150 rounds of 7.62x54mm ammunition.
Troops also intensified anti-oil theft operations in Rivers, Delta, Imo, Ebonyi and Plateau States, dismantling illegal refining sites, seizing 6,650 litres of PMS, and destroying boats and vehicles used for illicit trade.
The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding communities, dismantling criminal networks and sustaining security operations to ensure peace and economic stability nationwide.
