Troops neutralize scores of terrorists, overran camps , foils crude oil theft
By Andrew Orolua
Nigerian Military says on Saturday that troops neutralized scores of terrorists in several encounters and over ran insurgents’ camps within the week.
The troops in theatres of operations also recovered arms and ammunitions from terrorists and foiled oil theft worth over N533.5m during the week.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this in a statement in Abuja . He said troops of Operation DELTA SAFE operating in South South Zone foiled the oil theft made up of 550,350 liters of stolen crude oil, 13,710 litres of illegally refined AGO and 350 litres of DPK.
The troops additionally discovered and destroyed 45 crude oil cooking ovens, 30 dugout pits, 16 boats, 37 storage tanks, 11 drums, and 18 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and 4 vehicles”.
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The Director further disclosed that in the operations 51 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested and assorted arms and ammunition were recovered.
He said that between 15 – 21 May 2025, scores of terrorists were neutralized by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in North East Zone of the country. The encounter also led to scores of terrorists comprising adult males and females as well as children surrendering to troops as operational tempo heightened during the week.
The troops operated in conjunction with security agencies and Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including fighting patrols, raids, and clearance operations in Gwoza, Konduga, Bama, Kukawa, Abadam, and Damboa LGAs of Borno State, as well as Madagali and Gujba LGAs of Adamawa and Yobe States respectively.
During the operations, some terrorists were neutralized, while 14 kidnapped victims were rescued. They also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition as well as mortar bombs, locally made IEDs/IED-making materials, extra magazines, hand-held radios, and equipment.
Also arrested by the troops were 13 terrorists’ logistics suppliers in well-coordinated operations conducted in Monguno and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council and Monguno LGA of Borno State as well as Damatru LGA of Yobe State
“Amongst the items recovered were IED-making materials, large quantities of nitrogen filled in cylinders, and motorcycle spares, while the sum of N106,000.00 was also recovered from them.”
During its own operations within the week between 15 – 19 May 2025, troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA conducted fighting patrols and made contact with terrorists in Gusau and Tsafe LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Matazu and Faskari LGAs of Katsina State.
“They also conducted operations in Tangaza and Isa LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. During the encounters, some terrorists were neutralized, while 11 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some weapons,, as well as assorted ammunition, vehicles, handheld radios, and motorcycles were also recovered.
“Troops further destroyed a terrorist kingpin camp known as Sule Jedi at Marhaba Forest in Matazu LGA of Katsina State.”
Troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Malumfashi and Sabuwa LGAs of Katsina State as well as Maru, and Bungudu LGAs of Zamfara State.
“They also conducted operations in Rabah and Arewa LGAs of Sokoto and Kebbi States from 15 – 18 May 2025. During the encounters, troops neutralized some terrorists and rescued over 14 kidnapped victims.
“Troops acting on a tip-off arrested 4 terrorist collaborators and neutralized one while attempting to direscuedsarm own personnel in Dan Wasagu and Sule Tankarkar LGAs of Kebbi and Jigawa States on 15 and 19 May 2025 respectively. They recovered motorcycles, mobile phones, and the sum of N2,557,300.00 from them.” the director said.
According to the director , all arrested suspects and recovered exhibits as well as the rescued hostages have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
He assured that troops of AFN, hybrid forces, and other security agencies would continue with its joint offensive operations within all theatres across the country until peace is restore to troubled region.of the country.
