In a series of decisive nationwide offensives, the Nigerian Army has eliminated a notorious terror leader, Kachalla Maidawa, along with 35 insurgents, between September 29th and October 4th, 2025. The coordinated operations also led to the arrest of 32 suspects, the rescue of 22 kidnapped victims and the recovery of arms, ammunition and logistics supplies across multiple states.
Troops under Operation EGWU EKE ATITE III—working with the Navy, DSS, Police and Hybrid Forces foiled a planned terrorist attack in Isanlu, Kogi State, killing over a dozen extremists, including Maidawa, who had long terrorized Kogi East and Kwara.
Recovered items included an AK-47 rifle, 400 rounds of ammunition, motorcycles and a fragmentation jacket.
In Kebbi, troops ambushed terrorists along the Salka–Kinke–Makurdi road, killing two and rescuing eight victims.
In Kaduna, forces intercepted a ₦3 million ransom deal, rescuing five captives and arresting two suspects at a checkpoint with ₦1.3 million in cash.
In Borno, ambushes by the 151 Task Force Battalion killed five ISWAP/JAS fighters, while raids in Monguno dismantled a terrorist tax network and led to 12 arrests, including logistics and drug couriers.
In the South East, Operation UDO KA troops raided IPOB/ESN hideouts in Abia and Imo States, arresting suspects linked to the murder of the Afikpo Polytechnic Vice Chancellor.
Meanwhile, Operation DELTA SAFE troops in the South South destroyed illegal oil refineries and seized over 2,000 litres of stolen crude, arresting 14 drug traffickers with the NDLEA.
Additional raids under Operation WHIRL STROKE in Benue and Taraba States rescued six victims and neutralized armed suspects, while similar operations in Sokoto and Kano disrupted arms networks.
Overall, the Nigerian Army neutralized 35 terrorists including Maidawa, arrested 32 suspects and rescued 22 victims, reaffirming its superiority in intelligence-led warfare and commitment to national peace and stability.
