Military Liquidates 358 Terrorists, Apprehends 431 Suspects in January – DHQ

The Nigerian military has neutralised 358 terrorists as well as arrest 431 suspected militants in its latest counter-terrorism operation.

The stride was made in its ongoing operations against terrorism and insurgency across the country in January 2025.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA.

The statement which confirmed the success recorded highlighted the dedication of the troops in combating terrorism and ensuring the security of citizens.

“We continue to sustain the tempo in defeating terrorists and their cohorts. Throughout January, our troops effectively neutralized 358 terrorists, arrested 431 suspected terrorists, and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages.

“In addition to counter-terrorism operations, the military’s efforts in the South-South (SS) region also resulted in major successes against oil theft, with troops preventing the theft of over 2.6 billion Naira worth of crude oil and refined products. Items recovered during the operation included over 2.7 million liters of stolen crude oil, 42,515 liters of illegally refined AGO, 200 liters of DPK, and 2,250 liters of PMS,” the statement read.

The statement revealed that troops also made impressive gains in weapons recovery, seizing 370 weapons and nearly 5,000 rounds of ammunition.

Weapons recovered according to the statement were 105 AK47 rifles, 32 locally fabricated guns, 23 pump action guns, and over 3,000 rounds of ammunition.

“The armed forces remain focused on creating conditions that will ensure the safety and security of our citizens,” the statement concluded.