The Defence Headquarters has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria recorded 367 attacks across various theatres of operation in September 2026.
A breakdown showed Operation Enduring Peace recorded the highest number with 147 incidents, followed by Operation Fansan Yamma with 115 and Operation Whirl Stroke with 55.
Operation Hadin Kai recorded 33 attacks, Operation Savannah Shield 13, and Operation Udo Ka four, while Operation Delta Safe recorded none.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said on Wednesday that troops responded decisively to the incidents, engaging the assailants with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres to successfully counter the attacks.
According to him, troops neutralised 52 terrorists and criminals, arrested 350 others, rescued 655 kidnapped civilians, and facilitated the surrender of 75 insurgents during the period.
They also recovered 52 arms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition, dismantled eight illegal refining sites, and recovered more than 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products.
“The operational record for the month of September is indicative of the AFN’s resolve across all operational theatres to ensure the creation of a safe and secure environment in the country,” Onoja said.
For the third quarter of 2026, he added that troops killed 554 terrorists and criminals, arrested 1,333 suspects, rescued 1,736 kidnapped civilians, and recorded the surrender of 333 insurgents.
They also captured 244 arms and 8,160 rounds of ammunition, dismantled 104 illegal refining sites, and recovered 1,610,402 litres of stolen petroleum products.
