Nigerian Troops Neutralize 11 Terrorists, Rescue 25 Victims

The Defence Headquarters reported that Nigerian troops neutralized 11 terrorists, arrested 22 suspects, and rescued 25 kidnapped victims across various operations from October 9 to 15, 2026. Major General Michael Onoja provided the operational update, detailing the recovery of weapons and the disruption of terrorist logistics networks.

During this period, seven terrorist fighters and their families surrendered to security forces. In Borno State, under Operation Hadin Kai, troops arrested several suspects, including Iyakura Umar, who surrendered with her daughter.

Other arrests included logistics suppliers Abubakar Modu and Alhaji Bura, and collaborators Modu Ibrahim, Abubakar Bunu, and Tujja Mairami. Significant recoveries included firearms and ammunition.

The operations also saw additional surrenders of terrorist fighters and family members, with troops neutralizing a suspected terrorist in a clearance operation at Nguma village in Biu Local Government Area.