The Nigerian Army’s troops neutralised two terrorists and arrested 20 others in coordinated operations against criminals in the past 48 hours.
A military source told The Nation on Saturday that the troops also rescued 17 kidnap victims, while three Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters surrendered to troops in Borno State.
According to the source, the three ISWAP fighters are: Fannami Ari (aka Abu Dujana), Hussaini Hassan Modu (aka Abu Yusuf) and one trainee, whose name was not disclosed.
According to the source, details of the operation revealed that 192 Battalion, in a well-executed offensive with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), engaged ISWAP/JAS fighters in fierce combat at Hudugum village in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, neutralizing two terrorists.
“Three terrorists identified as Fannami Ari (aka Abu Dujana), Hussaini Hassan Modu (aka Abu Yusuf) and another trainee surrendered to troops in Kukawa and Damboa Local Government Areas, citing disillusionment with terrorist leadership and deteriorating living conditions within their enclaves.”
In the North West zone, 1 Brigade foiled two coordinated kidnap attempts in Zamfara State, rescuing 11 victims in separate engagements along the Magami–Jan Gemi and Kucheri–Bilbis axes.
The rescued victims have since been reunited with their families, while troops maintain aggressive fighting patrols and clearance operations to deny terrorists freedom of movement and disrupt their logistics corridors.
Additionally, synchronized clearance raids conducted by troops of Operations ENDURING PEACE and WHIRL STROKE across Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kaduna states led to the arrest of 15 suspected kidnappers, cultists, and cattle rustlers, the rescue of four kidnap victims, and the recovery of arms and ammunition.
“In the South-South region, 29 Battalion discovered and dismantled two illegal oil refining camps at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, effectively disrupting the illicit activities of oil thieves.
“Likewise, 34 Artillery Brigade intercepted 62 sacks of stolen crude oil estimated at over 3,000 litres in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State,” the source said.
According to the source, the sustained operations underscore the Army’s unflinching resolve under its present leadership to “dismantle terrorist networks, decimate criminal elements, and restore enduring peace and stability across the country.”
An exchange of firepower between kidnappers and troops of Operation Enduring Peace Plateau State has resulted in the death of two kidnappers.
The encounter was meant to liberate kidnapped victims held hostage by a gang of kidnappers in Kukawa, Shuwaka, Ganjuwa, and Tunga villages in Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
A statement by Major Samson Zhakom confirming the operations: “Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) operating under Sector 2 on 22 October 2025 neutralised two kidnappers during rescue operations at Kukawa, Shuwaka, Ganjuwa, and Tunga villages in Kanam Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State.
“The rescue operations were conducted following the kidnap of two civilians, Muhammadu Sani and Ibrahim Manman along Wanka-Dengi road in Kanam LGA of the state.
“Troops detailed for the operations having obtained credible intelligence cordoned the criminals’ general area and made contact with them at the outskirts of Tunga village in Kanam LGA of Plateau State.
“The kidnappers engaged the troops in a fire fight leading to the neutralisation of two of them while others fled with gunshot wounds.
“The hideout of the criminals was thoroughly searched and 1 Pump action gun, 1 locally fabricated rifle, 8 cartridges, and other sundry items were recovered.
“The rescued victims have been handed over to their families after proper security checks were carried out. However, the recovered items are in custody for further action”.
The Nigerian Army, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Ondo State, has commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration for its swift response to the recent security alert over a planned terrorist attack on some parts of the State.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had raised the alarm about an imminent attack on Eriti Akoko and Oyin Akoko communities in Akoko North-West Local Government Area, as well as Owo town in Owo Local Government Area, by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP).
The warning was contained in a memo dated October 20, 2025 to the Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery, Owena Cantonment, Akure.
According to the memo signed by H. I. Kana, Director of the DSS in Ondo State, “Intelligence confirmed plans by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group to carry out coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and Kogi States anytime soon.”
Commending Governor Aiyedatiwa’s administration, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure, Major Njoka Irabor, noted that the governor’s prompt action in convening an emergency security meeting and directing all security agencies to be on full alert demonstrated his commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens.
Major Irabor, who spoke during an official visit to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, in Akure on Thursday, expressed appreciation to the state government for its continuous support to the military and other security formations.
He recalled that the Governor recently presented utility vehicles and other operational equipment to security agencies to enhance their efficiency and operational readiness across the state.
According to him, the synergy between the state government and security agencies has contributed greatly to the relative peace being enjoyed in Ondo State.
He pledged the Nigerian Army’s continued collaboration with other security agencies to ensure that Ondo remains a safe and stable environment for residents and investors.
Remarking, Ajanaku commended the Army for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the people of the state from attacks.
He assured that the Ministry of Information and Orientation would continue to support the military and other security agencies through effective information dissemination and public enlightenment.
Ajanaku also emphasised the importance of public vigilance, urging citizens to report any suspicious or unlawful activities in their communities to the appropriate authorities.
He noted that timely intelligence from the public plays a vital role in helping the government and security agencies prevent criminal acts and maintain peace.
The commissioner reaffirmed the Aiyedatiwa administration’s dedication to a secure and prosperous Ondo State, stressing that collaboration, vigilance, and communication remain key to sustaining peace and development.
Nigerian Army’s troops have apprehended a notorious bandit leader, Idris Idris (alias Babawo Badoo), with 37 other suspects in a series of operations spanning the past three days.
The operations also resulted in the rescue of 15 kidnap victims, the neutralisation of two terrorists and the recovery of high-caliber ammunition and various logistics items.
Babawo Badoo and his accomplices have been terrorising communities in Plateau and neighboring States in the North Central region.
A military source at Army Headquarters told The Nation on Thursday morning that Babawo Badoo, a high-profile terror suspect, was apprehended on October 20 by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE in Lugere Village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops apprehended the suspect and recovered one AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 10 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, a mobile phone, and the sum of ₦12,000,” the source said.
“Also troops from Sector 1, Operation ENDURING PEACE, with the Nigerian Police and Civilian Joint Task Force, raided a suspected hideout in Saya Village, Plateau State, arresting 19 suspects for further investigation.”
According to the source, the successful operation dealt a significant blow to violent extremist networks operating in the North Central region.
On other troops’ breakthroughs in the North Central, the source said, Operations WHIRL STROKE and ENDURING PEACE in Benue, Nasarawa, and Kaduna States intensified clearance operations, arresting several violent extremist informants and recovering locally fabricated weapons.
In the North East theatre of operation, troops of Operation HADIN KAI and personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) apprehended an ISWAP/JAS terrorist informant and ransom collector at the Customs IDP Camp in Jere Local Government Area, Borno State.
Additionally, troops ambushed and neutralized two terrorists at Ngirbuwa Village in Gujba Local Government Area, recovering one AK-47 rifle with three magazines.
The source said, “In further operations, troops arrested six suspected terrorist collaborators and logistics suppliers in Borno and Yobe States. Items recovered included 33 petrol-filled with 25 litres of jerrycans, food items, mobile phones and identification cards belonging to the Lake Chad Fishermen Association, used to conceal their criminal activities.
“Troops also rescued several victims who escaped from terrorist enclaves following an intense Military bombardment in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.”
On other troops’ breakthroughs in the North Central, the source said Operations WHIRL STROKE and ENDURING PEACE in Benue, Nasarawa, and Kaduna States intensified clearance operations, arresting several violent extremist informants and recovering locally fabricated weapons.
Troops also rescued four kidnapped victims in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, five in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State, and one in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, responding swiftly to a distress call.
Additionally, in Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State, troops rescued two injured civilians who were attacked by unidentified criminals and evacuated them to a nearby hospital.
In Imo State, the source said, 34 Artillery Brigade apprehended a suspected IPOB/ESN member in possession of a locally made pistol and live cartridges, while 7 Guards Battalion troops in the Federal Capital Territory intercepted five illegal immigrants of Chadian, Cameroonian and Nigerien origin.
The source said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede had expressed satisfaction with the troops resilience, operational efficiency and dedication but also urged them to sustain the momentum in the ongoing efforts to rid the nation of all forms of criminality, as the Army “remain committed to creating a safer environment that will boost economic and agricultural activities in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to food security.”
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has called on the residents of the State to remain calm and not panic over reports of a possible “terrorist attack,” assuring that his administration is working closely with all relevant security agencies to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
Aiyedatiwa, in a statement on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, said his administration was in constant communication with the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Police Force, and the Nigerian Army to forestall any form of security breach in the state.
This comes after a leaked memo from the DSS indicated that suspected members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) were planning coordinated attacks on communities in Ondo and neighbouring Kogi State.
The confidential memo, dated October 20, 2025 to the Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment, Akure, warned that intelligence reports had confirmed plans by ISWAP operatives to strike simultaneously at selected locations in the two states.
Signed by H.I. Kana on behalf of the State Director of Security, the memo identified Eriti Akoko and Oyin Akoko in Akoko North West LGA and Owo town in Owo LGA of the state among the potential targets.
According to the document, the terrorist group had already commenced surveillance on “soft targets” in the affected areas, urging the military to heighten security vigilance.
“The groups have commenced surveillance on potential soft targets in the above-mentioned locations. Consequently, there is a need to scale up the level of security alertness in the various communities to forestall any untoward situation,” the memo stated.
But Aiyedatiwa said his government was already aware of the security alert and had taken proactive steps to safeguard residents, especially those in border communities.
Aiyedatiwa said security has been beefed up across the state, particularly in identified flashpoints, while surveillance and intelligence gathering efforts have been intensified.
“The Ondo State Government, led by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, is in constant contact with security agencies and is taking several steps to protect residents, especially those in border communities, so that Ondo State can remain one of the safest states in the country,” the statement reads.
The Governor further advised residents to avoid panic, go about their normal activities, and report any suspicious movements to the nearest security formation.
“Once again, we appeal to residents to remain calm, go about their normal daily activities, refrain from taking laws into their hands, and provide any information that may help prevent any threat in any part of the state,” it added.
The statement clarified that the leaked memo was part of routine intelligence-sharing among security agencies and government authorities, describing such communications as a standard practice in preventing threats.
“These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security agencies to enhance vigilance and take proactive measures,” it noted.
The government reaffirmed that the state government and security operatives were fully engaged in ensuring that the safety and peace of the state were not compromised.
“The public can be assured that these reports are being acted upon, and necessary precautions are being taken to ensure safety and security,” the statement said.
“The emphasis remains on maintaining vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the government to prevent and respond to any potential threats.”
The alert comes three years after suspected ISWAP militants carried out a deadly attack on a Catholic church in Owo, killing more than 40 worshippers during Sunday mass.
In recent months, security experts have voiced concerns over the spread of terrorist activities into parts of southern Nigeria, after years of insurgent violence that had been largely confined to the country’s Northeast.
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have continued to record significant breakthroughs against Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other splinter groups in the North East.
In a recent operation in the region, the 21 Special Armoured Brigade eliminated several terrorists during a firefight in the Kashimiri general area in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.
Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, who announced this in a statement on Monday, added that the operation was conducted on October 17.
Anele explained that the troops had successfully located and destroyed identified Boko Haram camps in the area, thereby frustrating the terrorists’ plans to attack civilians and disrupt their socio-economic activities.
She said: “During the operation, the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun fight and neutralized several, while others suffered injuries.
“However, the encounter took its toll on our side, as the Commanding Officer, 202 Tank Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu Paiko, and a few other valiant soldiers paid the supreme price, as they fell in battle.
“These brave heroes fought for the peace of our great nation, and their legacies shall endure forever.”
Anele said the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, had extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the departed.
“They were not just soldiers but fathers, brothers, and sons who expressed immeasurable courage by taking the last stand in the face of adversity, and we stand together in this time of grief,” she quoted the COAS as saying.
“The Chief of Army Staff also reaffirms the Nigerian Army’s unwavering resolve to pursue all terrorist elements relentlessly until total peace and normalcy are restored in the region and the nation by extension.”
The army spokesperson urged the public, in the spirit of respect and compassion, to refrain from sharing or publishing images of personnel who have paid the supreme price during operations, generally, until their next of kin have been duly informed.
“This is to preserve the dignity of such fallen heroes and protect the privacy of their families,” Anele said.
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last 24 hours, rescued no fewer than 23 kidnap victims, apprehended key terror collaborators and destroyed illegal oil refineries in different parts of the country.
A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that troops had sustained momentum in ongoing counter-terrorism and internal security operations nationwide.
In the North East, he said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI apprehended three Chadian nationals at Gamboru Motor Park in Ngala, Borno, with 12 Starlink internet devices and a solar battery suspected to be logistics meant for Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists.
Also in Yobe, the source said the troops of 233 Battalion intercepted a tricycle conveying fuel and other supplies for insurgents.
According to him, troops of 222 Battalion under 21 Special Armoured Brigade repelled an ambush in Konduga, killing one terrorist and recovering a dane gun.
In the North Central, he said the troops under Operations Mesa and Whirl Stroke recorded major breakthroughs with the arrest of four suspected kidnappers at Akuna village in Kogi.
According to him, a combined team of troops and security agencies rescued 23 kidnap victims, including four Chinese nationals, from terrorists’ enclaves in Chigogo Hills, Kwara.
Oops also foiled a kidnap attempt along the Chikara–Abaji road, rescuing one victim and evacuating two others with injuries, while two suspected terrorist leaders were arrested in Shendam, Plateau.
“In the South East, troops of Operation UDO KA raided a hotel in Ngor Okpala, Imo State, believed to be a kidnappers’ den. Two men claiming to be police officers were caught with two AK-47 rifles, 58 rounds of ammunition, and other items. Four hotel staff were also taken into custody,” he said.
In the Niger Delta, the sources said the troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed illegal refining sites in Delta and Rivers States. At Ughoton in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta, troops seized 775 litres of illegally refined diesel hidden in a hotel and arrested the manager.
“Another 150 litres of kerosene was intercepted from suspected bunkerers in Rivers State, who have been handed to the NSCDC,” he added.
Twenty-one kidnap victims were rescued in coordinated operations by 12 Brigade and 22 Armoured Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Kwara and Kogi States.
The victims, comprising 14 males, five females, one infant, and four Chinese nationals, were rescued during the operations conducted on October 17.
The spokesman of 2 Division, Lt.-Col. Polycarp Okoye, stated in a statement on Saturday that the victims were freed by their abductors from different locations across the states, following the troops’ intensified offensive.
He said some of the victims had been in captivity for over four months.
According to Okoye, after their release, the victims were provided with necessary first aid and other relief items to assist them in recovering from the trauma they had endured at the hands of their abductors.
He said: “The rescued victims were immediately evacuated to a military medical facility for medical attention.
“Most of them who were physically weak and could not walk unaided, owing to extreme exhaustion, are responding to treatment, and will be reunited with their families upon full recovery.”
Okoye said the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division and Commander Sector 3 Operation FANSAN YAMA, Maj.-Gen. C.R. Nnebeife, who has been coordinating the operations, expressed sympathy for the victims and reassured residents that the Division remains committed to sustaining the ongoing onslaught against all criminal elements.
He said Maj.-Gen Nnebeife also assured that there will be no hiding place for bandits and other criminals within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
“The GOC appreciated the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its continuous air support throughout the operations. He also thanked other security agencies for the synergy in tackling the myriad of security challenges in the State.
“He commended the efforts of the troops and directed the Brigades to maintain the tempo of the operations towards restoring peace and security across Kwara, Kogi, and adjoining states within 2 Division area of responsibility,” Okoye said.
Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies.
He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Maiduguri.
Abubakar said the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) maintained the operational initiative across the theatre, denying terrorists the freedom of movements and access to logistics that once fueled their campaigns of terror.
He said the lingering insecurity in North-East was not an isolated phenomenon rather closely linked to broader regional and global developments, including instability in the Sahel, the Middle East, and the Russia–Ukraine war.
“Since November last year, we have observed an increase in the use of armed drones and radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by the terrorists. These trends are direct consequences of global technological proliferation linked to conflicts elsewhere.
“However, our forces continue to retain the initiative. The goal of the armed forces remains to flush out the terrorists from their remaining strongholds in Sambisa Forest, the Mandara Mountains, the Tumbuns and the Lake Chad Islands (LCI),” he said.
Abubakar highlighted that coordinated operations aimed at achieving this strategic objective was yielding remarkable results.
He said, “in the last two months alone, about 26 key terrorist commanders have been neutralised, with substantial recoveries of arms, ammunition and vehicles. Many insurgent camps have been cleared and destroyed, forcing remnants of the groups into isolated pockets.
“Socio-economic activities have resumed in most areas previously under terrorist influence. Markets have reopened, schools are functioning, and roads that were once unsafe now experience daily movement of goods and people. That is a major milestone for us as a nation.”
The commander said sustained pressure by the Nigerian Army troops had restored confidence among the citizens, leading to increased voluntary returns to ancestral homes under the Borno State Government’s resettlement framework.
While highlighting some of the key achievements of the operations, Abubakar described the strangulation of the terrorists’ logistics strategy as a turning point in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP.
“By cutting off their supply chains, we have effectively crippled their capacity to sustain prolonged engagements. Several IED-making factories have been discovered and destroyed, and we have recorded tremendous successes in intercepting their logistics convoys,” he said.
Abubakar cited the July 2025 operation in Dikwa, where troops recovered over 50 lethal Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), as an example of how intelligence-led missions disrupted enemy capabilities.
He said the troops neutralised more than 257 terrorists in coordinated ground and air offensives, with many others surrendered along with their families between July and September, 2025.
“The terrorists’ employment of drones has also been curtailed through the deployment of advanced anti-drone technology and improved air dominance made possible by the unwavering support of the Military High Command.
“Recoveries of weapons have increased significantly, and our sustained offensive operations have continued to shrink the battle space for the terrorists,” he said.
Reacting to reports of renewed attacks in some border communities around Kirawa, Abubakar said the incidents were desperate attempts by the terrorists to create fear and attract attention.
“Most of these attacks are confined to remote border settlements, reflecting desperation rather than strength. Kirawa was previously under the security framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), but we have now made adequate deployments to strengthen control and forestall further incursions,” Abubakar said.
To stem the attacks, Abubakar said the military command had deployed additional troops and logistics assets to the Kirawa axis, including quick response teams, armoured vehicles and surveillance units to ensure rapid response to any threat.
“OPHK covers about 130,000 square kilometres, so the terrain is vast. But we have improved our deployment posture and enhanced coordination with the MNJTF and local security volunteers to ensure that no area remains vulnerable. Kirawa is now fully secured with boots on ground,” he assured.
Abubakar reiterated the commitment of the Armed Forces to achieve lasting peace in the region, stressing that the troops remain motivated and focused in their missions.
He urged the residents to continue cooperating with the military by providing credible intelligence as well as deny logistics support to the terrorists.
“Citizens must collaborate with the military in fishing out bad elements. This is a whole-of-society approach to asymmetric warfare. Denial of logistics and timely passage of information by communities remain crucial for our collective success.”
The commander also commended the gallantry of officers and men of the OPHK, who demonstrated courage, resilience and sacrifice in defence of the nation.
“Our troops are highly motivated and determined. The North-East is steadily regaining its stability, and we remain fully committed to consolidating these gains until peace is completely restored,” the commander said.
Nigerian Army’s troops on operation across the country have neutralized four terrorists and arrested 53 suspected criminals in the past three days.
Over 4,000 liters of stolen crude and petroleum products were also recovered during the operations conducted between October 10 and 13.
A source at the Army Headquarters told The Nation yesterday that recent intensified operations have significantly degraded the capabilities of terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements by disrupting their logistics and eliminating key leaders.
According to the source, in the North East, the 26 Task Force Brigade in Gwoza, Borno State, arrested two suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) logistics suppliers in possession of 52 mat yards. Additionally, 156 Task Force Battalion apprehended a terrorist spy in Mainok, Kaga Local Government Area.
In the North West, the source said, 17 Brigade troops at Mabai in Katsina State repelled a terror attack, neutralizing one terrorist and recovering three AK-47 rifles and 11 motorcycles, while two soldiers wounded in action were promptly stabilized and receiving treatment.
“In another operation, troops of 1 Brigade recovered 18 rustled cattle in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, Zamfara State, which were handed over to local authorities, while 1 Battalion (Rear), collaborating with personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), arrested a terrorist collaborator in Augie, Kebbi State, recovering a motorcycle and mobile phone.”
According to the source, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), in the North Central, raided criminal hideouts at Angwan Kuje, Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and arrested three suspected kidnappers.
“Also troops at Awe also recovered a motorcycle following an exchange of fire with fleeing kidnappers. Similarly, 177 Guards Battalion discovered an illegal mining site behind Gurku Hill in Karu Local Government Area, arresting nine suspects who were handed over to the NSCDC for further investigation,” the source said.
In the South East, the source said, 34 Artillery Brigade in Imo State neutralized one Indigenous People of Biafra/ Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) fighter and arrested two others during a raid on their hideout in Mbaïtoli Local Government Area, and recovered ammunition, mobile phones, charms and illicit substances.
Additionally, 143 Battalion apprehended an IPOB/ESN logistics supplier linked to a notorious leader in Lokpaukwu community, Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State, seizing radios, gunpowder, and other items. Meanwhile, 14 Field Engineer Regiment in Anambra State disrupted IPOB/ESN activities in Orumba South LGA, recovering a locally made pistol, 48 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, walkie-talkies, and other items after the criminals detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and fled.
In the South-South region, the source said, 16 Brigade and 29 Battalion in Rivers and Abia States discovered and destroyed multiple illegal refining sites containing over 4,000 litres of stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO.
Troops also intensified anti-drug operations in collaboration with the NDLEA, arresting 15 suspects in separate raids in Edo and Lagos States, destroying cannabis farms and handing over all recovered items to relevant agencies.
