The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Friday said troops Operation Hadin Kai operating in the North East arrested 7 terrorists logistics suppliers and collaborators during well-coordinated operations conducted in Kaga, Gwoza, Biu and Ngalabetween.
Director Defence Media Operations Major General Markus Kangye who disclosed this in a statement said they were arrested during offensive operations between 11 – 16 June 2025.
According to him, amongst the items recovered from them were a vehicle, motorcycle, mobile phones and bicycles.
He said between 11 – 18 June 2025, troops, in conjunction with security agencies and hybrid forces, conducted offensive operations in Konduga, Kukawa, Gwoza, Ngala, Kala Balge, Bama and Maiduguri Metropolitan Council of Borno State.State.
“During the operations, some terrorists were eliminated, while 4 of them were arrested. Also, 2 kidnapped victims were rescued.
“The troops also recovered arms and ammunition as well as IEDs/IED making materials, bicycles, motorcycles and vehicles and food stuff amongst others. Terrorists’ camp and equipment were burnt,” he said.
According to him, troops responded to information about terrorists’ activities in Dikwa, Kukawa, Ngala and Bama LGAs of Borno State from 12 – 17 June 2025.
“During the encounters, troops killed some terrorists and rescued 2 kidnapped victims. Some weapons and ammunitions were recovered from them,” he said.
The defence spokesperson said between Between 11 – 18 June 2025, troops FASAN YAMMA in the North West made contact with terrorists during fighting patrols conducted in Tsafe, Shinkafi LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Tangaza, Wurno, Silame and SabonBirni LGAs of Sokoto state.
He said they also conducted operations in Sabuwa, Kankara Malumfashi and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina state.
“During the encounters, some terrorists were killed and arrested 3 of them arrested. Also, 3 kidnapped victims were rescued. Some weapons, as well as assorted ammunition and motorcycles, were also recovered,” he said.
He disclosed that following ongoing non-kinetic initiative of the troop, scores of terrorists surrendered and unconditionally released 19 victims in their captivity in Danmusa LGA of Katina state on 14 June 2025.
“Weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the surrendered terrorists,” he said.
According to him, troops across all theatres demonstrated uncommon bravery and professionalism during the week under review.
“For instance, troops of Operation DELTA SAFEfoiled oil theft worth over Two Hundred and Fifty Million, Four Hundred and Twenty Five Thousand, Eight Hundred and Thirty ThreeNaira (N250,425,833.00) only,” he said.
According to him, the breakdown indicates 221,170litres of stolen crude oil, 28,495litres of illegally refined AGO, and 3,140 litres of PMS. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 46 crude oil cooking ovens, 26 dugout pits, 23 boats, 44 storage tanks, 52 drums, and 16 illegal refining sites.
“Other items recovered include outbound engines, pipes, pumping machines, drilling machines, horses, tricycles, motorcycles, mobile phones, and 21 vehicles,” he said.