RismadarVoice Reporters, June 14, 2026
The Nigerian Army says its troops have recorded major operational successes across several parts of the country, neutralising 27 terrorists, arresting 10 suspected criminals, rescuing eight kidnapped victims, and recovering arms, ammunition, stolen vehicles and other logistics during coordinated operations conducted over the past 48 hours.
The operations, supported by intelligence and joint land-air missions, were carried out in Borno, Plateau, Nasarawa and Akwa Ibom states, as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), according to military authorities.
In the North-East, the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted precision air strikes on terrorist enclaves in the Tumbuns area of Borno State. Military sources said battle damage assessments and intelligence reports confirmed the killing of 27 terrorists.
Of the figure, 12 insurgents were reportedly eliminated during an air strike on Dawoshe in Kukawa Local Government Area, while another 15 were killed in a separate operation at Metele in Guzamala Local Government Area.
Ground troops also arrested a suspected terrorist along the Mandara Girau–Sabon Gari axis in Biu Local Government Area. Recovered items included food supplies, communication devices, blankets, herbicides and batteries believed to have been intended for insurgent groups.
In a separate operation near Kareto, troops foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued six civilians—three men and three women—without casualties.
In Plateau State, troops under Operation ENDURING PEACE arrested a suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler during a raid in Bokkos Local Government Area. Recovered from the suspect were ammunition, an AK-47 magazine, a laptop computer, a mobile phone and military-pattern clothing.
Another operation in Jos South Local Government Area led to the arrest of four suspected criminals found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol and ammunition.
In Nasarawa State, troops rescued two kidnapped victims after suspected abductors fled upon sighting advancing security forces. Follow-up operations, based on intelligence obtained from an arrested suspect, led to the discovery of a criminal hideout.
Items recovered from the hideout included a locally fabricated pistol, live cartridges, communication devices, foreign and local currencies, as well as ₦1.8 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities.
In the Federal Capital Territory, troops acting on intelligence intercepted two suspected car thieves along the Abuja–Lokoja Highway and recovered a stolen Mercedes-Benz E350 vehicle.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the vehicle had been forcefully taken from its owner in Abuja and was being transported out of the city for sale.
Meanwhile, troops conducting anti-crude oil theft operations in Akwa Ibom State recovered about 325 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) concealed in sacks in a bush at Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.
The recovered petroleum products were handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
The Nigerian Army said the operations underscore the effectiveness of intelligence-led missions and inter-agency collaboration in disrupting terrorist and criminal networks across the country.
It urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with timely and credible information, describing public cooperation as critical to ongoing efforts to enhance national security and maintain lasting peace.
