AfriPulse
By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have arrested a female logistics supplier in Abia State with three children belonging to a wanted terrorist leader.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye disclosed this during a bi-weekly briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the arrest is part of the major operational successes across the country’s key theatres in the past week.
The Director commended troops for their exceptional courage, discipline, and determination in combating terrorists, bandits, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime operations.
He said the latest operational breakthroughs reflected the effectiveness of strategic coordination and the unwavering commitment of the military to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“Over the past weeks, we have recorded remarkable successes across various operational theatres. These achievements reflect not only the strength of our strategic coordination but also the bravery of our men and women in uniform,” he stated.
Kangye explained that in the North East, troops sustained aggressive land and air offensives against Boko Haram, ISWAP, and JAS terrorists in parts of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe States, neutralized several insurgents, arrested sixteen collaborators and informants, and rescued seven kidnapped victims. Troops also recovered arms, ammunition, vehicles, and ₦5.14 million in cash, while multiple terrorist hideouts were destroyed.
In the North West, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI maintained offensive momentum across Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Niger States, killing several terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims, and dismantled gunrunning and drug trafficking networks. A suspected gunrunner and two drug cartel members were arrested with over 1,300 rounds of live ammunition, narcotics, motorcycles, and ₦227,000 in cash.
In the North Central, troops under Operation WHIRL STROKE raided criminal hideouts in Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kogi States, and the Federal Capital Territory, arrested several suspects, rescued seventeen kidnapped victims, and recovered arms, vehicles, and livestock.
Similarly, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE in the Niger Delta region foiled large-scale oil theft valued at about ₦98.7 million. The operations led to the destruction of multiple illegal refining sites, storage facilities, and boats used for crude oil bunkering, while suspects were arrested and 92,500 litres of stolen crude and diesel were recovered.
In the South East, troops of Operation UDO KA intensified offensive actions against IPOB/ESN elements, arrested a notorious commander known as “Gentle.
“A female logistics supplier was also apprehended in Abia State with three children belonging to a wanted terrorist leader, Maduabuchi Nwankwo, alias alongside several accomplices in Imo and Ebonyi States.
Major General Kangye paid tribute to personnel who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, assured that their contributions remains a vital part of the military’s success story.
“Our counter-terrorism, anti-banditry, and maritime operations are not just battlefield victories but affirmations of our unwavering resolve to secure every inch of our nation,” he said.
The Defence Headquarters reaffirmed that the Armed Forces remain fully committed, resilient, and mission-ready to defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity, while urging continued cooperation among security agencies and the support of patriotic citizens to sustain national peace and stability.
Major General Kangye also cautioned the media to always verify information before publication, especially on issues relating to the welfare of frontline troops, warning that unverified reports could undermine national security and troop morale.
He further dismissed reports credited to the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, alleging the existence of a splinter terrorist group operating in parts of the state. The claim, he said, was “a ruse with no basis in fact.”
“There is no such splinter terrorist group in Nasarawa or anywhere else as alleged. Our troops are fully in control and continue to dominate the operational environment across the region,” he affirmed.
Kangye reiterated that the military remain focused and committed to achieving lasting peace across the nation through professionalism, inter-agency collaboration, and the continued support of the Nigerian people.
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