RismadarVoice Reporters
October 31, 2026
The Defence Headquarters has reported a 73.3 per cent reduction in attacks across military operational theatres in October 2026, recording 98 incidents compared with 367 in September.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed the figures during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, October 30.
According to Onoja, the decline represented 269 fewer recorded attacks within the period, which he attributed to sustained military operations against terrorists, bandits and other armed groups.
A breakdown of the October figures showed that Operation Enduring Peace recorded the highest number of attacks, with 29 incidents, followed by Operation Hadin Kai with 27 and Operation Fansan Yamma with 24.
Operation Whirl Stroke recorded 12 attacks, Operation Udo Ka four, while Operations Delta Safe and Savannah Shield recorded one each.
In September, Operation Enduring Peace recorded 147 attacks, followed by Operation Fansan Yamma with 115, Operation Whirl Stroke with 55 and Operation Hadin Kai with 33.
Despite the reported decline, the military said troops continued to engage armed groups across several parts of the country.
Onoja disclosed that more than 217 terrorists and suspected criminals were killed during operations in October, while 333 suspects were arrested and 349 kidnapped persons rescued.
He added that 70 insurgents surrendered, with troops recovering 105 firearms and 3,174 rounds of ammunition.
In operations against crude oil theft, the military reported recovering 756,837 litres of stolen petroleum products and destroying 49 illegal refining sites.
The defence spokesperson said troops responded to attacks through coordinated operations, intelligence gathering and tactical engagements.
He also acknowledged the killing of civilians during an attack on the Binari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on October 23.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, expressed condolences to the victims’ families and assured residents that efforts would continue to identify and apprehend those responsible.
Oluyede urged military personnel to remain disciplined, respect human rights and comply with established rules of engagement.
He also called for stronger intelligence sharing and cooperation among security agencies, particularly as the festive season approaches.
Residents were encouraged to report suspicious activities to security formations or through the military’s toll-free emergency line, 193.
Although the military’s figures indicate a substantial reduction in recorded attacks, they cover its operational theatres and do not necessarily represent every security incident nationwide.
