Abuja, Sept. 12 — Nigerian troops have thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to hijack eight humanitarian trucks conveying food and relief materials along the Gubio–Damask road in Mobbar LGA, Borno State, the Defence Headquarters has said.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed on Friday that the incident occurred on September 3 during a firefight in which several terrorists were neutralised, while weapons, ammunition and motorcycles were recovered.
From September 3 to 11, troops of Operation Hadin Kai sustained momentum in the North-East, conducting kinetic and non-kinetic operations in Bama, Gwoza, Mobbar, Chibok, Monguno and Marte LGAs of Borno, as well as parts of Adamawa and Yobe States.
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18 terror accomplices arrested
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5 kidnapped victims rescued
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23 collaborators and informants detained
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Large quantities of logistics items, illicit drugs, vehicles and IED materials recovered
In the North-West, Operation Fasin Yamma intensified operations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Niger and Katsina States, resulting in:
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Several terrorists killed in air and ground offensives
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14 arrested and 28 kidnap victims rescued
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₦15 million cash seized in Zamfara, allegedly meant for ransom payment
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Joint raids with police and NDLEA in Kaduna metropolis, leading to the arrest of 34 suspected criminals with weapons and drugs
In the North-Central, Operation Enduring Peace and Whirl Stroke carried out offensives in Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, Taraba, Kogi and the FCT, killing extremists, arresting over 60 suspects, and rescuing hostages. Notably, a wanted extremist, Abdulrahman Bega, was arrested alongside four others.
In the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe dismantled illegal refining sites, destroyed stolen crude oil worth over ₦11.3 million, and arrested 13 oil thieves. Separately, two high-profile IPOB/ESN members skilled in IED-making were arrested in Delta State.
In the South-East, Operation Udoka maintained offensive posture, with Kangye noting that relative peace had been restored due to professional military conduct.
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Kangye reiterated the Armed Forces’ commitment to defeating terrorism, banditry and other criminalities nationwide, urging citizens to continue supporting security operations with credible information.
“We remain focused in our determination to ensure the safety of all Nigerians,” he said.
