Nigerian Armed Forces Achieve Major Successes in October

In October 2026, the Nigerian Armed Forces killed 217 terrorists, arrested 333 suspected terrorists, and rescued 349 kidnapped victims, as reported by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ). Major General Michael Onoja disclosed these figures during a briefing, noting that 70 insurgents surrendered to troops.

The operations also led to the recovery of 105 arms and 3,174 rounds of ammunition, alongside the recovery of 756,837 litres of stolen crude oil products and the destruction of 49 illegal refining sites. Significant successes were recorded against kidnapping syndicates in Kano and Borno States, with ₦17 million recovered as suspected ransom.

Between October 16 and 17, troops killed two suspects and rescued a victim in Kano State, while on October 23, a suspected kidnapper was arrested in Borno State. The Armed Forces faced 98 attacks from September 30 to October 30, responding effectively.

General Olufemi Oluyede expressed condolences for civilian casualties in Taraba State and reaffirmed the military's commitment to justice and security.