Defence Headquarters Reports 36 Terrorists Killed, 50 Rescued

The Defence Headquarters reported on October 10 that troops successfully killed 36 terrorists and rescued at least 50 abducted individuals during operations conducted over the previous week. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, detailed the achievements, including thwarting an ISWAP attack in Kukawa, Borno State, and rescuing 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai eliminated 26 terrorists in Borno and Yobe states, while Operation FansanYamma killed 10 Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State. Additionally, 18 kidnap victims were rescued in Katsina State, and a senior ISWAP commander, Abdussamad Ohida, was neutralized in Ondo State.

Ohida had been planning attacks on southern states. Other operations led to the arrest of suspected terrorists and the recovery of illegal firearms across various states, including Niger, Kwara, and Kaduna.