How military clearing Zamfara, Sokoto, Adamawa, Borno, others of IEDs, terrorists

Troops of the Nigerian military attached with different operations particularly Operations Fasan Yamma, Hadin Kai, Enduring Peace and others, have intensified efforts to ensure that terrorists are cleared from their respective hideouts.

The efforts being made, according to the frontline troops, were due to the support of the military high command under the leadership of General Olufemi Oluyede in the area of constant welfare, regular training and other positive factors.

Speaking to Daily Trust, the frontline troops called on Nigerians to support the military with their prayers as well as timely information in order to get rid of the enemies.

This, they said, will make all the law-abiding citizens sleep with their two eyes closed, adding that they won’t relent in securing the country.

“The military under General Olufemi Oluyede is recording a lot of successes. We pray that God continues to guide him and other service chiefs. They really prioritise troops’ welfare, hence the reason we’re seeing the successes,” a frontline troop said.

He added that the troops are well-equipped to clear the grounds of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by the terrorists.

Troops foil attack in Adamawa

In the North East geopolitical zone, troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained operations against terrorism and support networks in Adamawa, Borno, and Yobe States.

Specifically on Monday, troops of Operation HADIN KAI repelled an attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Garaha, Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

In the process, troops neutralised six insurgents and recovering arms and ammunition when the terrorists reportedly launched the coordinated attack at about 9.07 pm, and advanced on foot from the LAR axis in an attempt to overrun the military position.

Giving an update on the operations across the theatre, the Director, Defence Media Operations, explained that the troops of Sector 4, Joint Task Force (North East), responded with superior firepower and tactical coordination, forcing the attackers to retreat.

He noted that subsequent exploitation of the area led to the discovery of six terrorist corpses, confirming the number of insurgents neutralised during the encounter.

Items recovered included one PKT machine gun with three ammunition belts containing 67 rounds, six AK-47 rifles, 11 AK-47 magazines, 157 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and one 60mm mortar bomb.

Other items recovered were an Infinix Android phone, a Canon portable video recorder, three camelback water bags, one magazine carrier and assorted clothing.

Also last week, troops foiled a terrorist attack on Abakurari village in Geidam LGA of Yobe State, neutralised one terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle.

On the night of 6 October 2026, a faction of ISWAP terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Kukawa town in Borno State.

However, troops supported by the Air Component countered the attack in an engagement that lasted over several hours and into the morning of 7 October 2026.

During the engagement, troops neutralised 25 terrorists, recovered six AK-47 rifles, ten magazines, 797 rounds of PKT ammunition, three rocket-propelled grenade bombs, an anti-tank bomb and other equipment.

Similarly, on 6 October 2026, troops in Kwatan Kuwait in Kukawa LGA of Borno State recovered two gunboat guns mounted on the riverbank and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Mairari, Guzamala LGA.

In related operations, troops intercepted and rescued several escapees from terrorist captivity.

On 4 October 2026, troops rescued two female abductees around the Kuranabasa axis in Gwoza LGA and three escapees from Cameroon.

The latter were handed over to the Cameroonian Rapid Intervention Battalion, at Kirawa on 5 October 2026.

Furthermore, 3 abductees who had been held for seven years, around Armuda in Gwoza LGA on 8 October 2026 were rescued alongside three other abductees in the general area of Gava in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.

On 5 October 2026, a terrorist, two women and their children surrendered to troops at Ngurusoye village in Bama LGA of Borno State while another terrorist surrendered at Monguno town after escaping from a camp at Tumbunma Village in the Lake Chad region.

Troops also disrupted terrorist support networks, arresting 12 suspected collaborators and smugglers conveying fish from Niger Republic at Kanama in Yunusari LGA of Yobe State on 3 October 2026.

Also, a suspected logistics supplier at Mubi Market in Mubi North LGA of Adamawa State was arrested on 4 October 2026.

Additionally, a high-profile terrorist tracked to Magumeri town in Magumeri LGA of Borno State, was arrested on 5 October 2026 while a suspected terrorist was arrested along the Pulka-Firgi Road in Gwoza LGA of Borno State on 6 October.

10 terrorists killed as others flee, abandon rifles

In the North West geopolitical zone, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained operations against terrorism and banditry in Kaduna, Katsina, and Kebbi States, countering attacks and denying terrorists freedom of action.

On October 7th, 2026, troops countered an attempted attack in Maiyama LGA of Kebbi State, by a large group of Lakurawa terrorists operating on more than 100 motorcycles armed with machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades.

During the engagement, troops neutralized 10 terrorists while the others abandoned their weapons and fled. Troops subsequently recovered 17 motorcycles, a machine gun, an AK-47 rifle, assorted ammunition, and a communication device.

Earlier before them, troops conducted operations against terrorists in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, a motorcycle and other items.

On Independent Day, in related operations, troops in collaboration with the local security group in the community engaged terrorists in Unguwan Hudu Village in Bakori LGA of Katsina State and rescued 18 kidnap victims unharmed.

Similarly, a seven-year-old boy abducted from Dogon Dawa village in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State, was rescued at Tsakiya Village in Safana LGA of Katsina State.

Troops also arrested a suspected terrorist at Faskari LGA of Katsina State, on 6 October 2026. Also, on 8 October 2026, troops apprehended a suspected terrorist collaborator at Kuyello in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State, who admitted to working with terrorists in kidnap-for-ransom operations.

Kaduna kidnappers arrested

Meanwhile, in its bid to get rid Kaduna of kidnapping, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE maintained operations against kidnapping in Kaduna State.

On 2 October 2026, troops arrested two suspected kidnappers at Makasa Village in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State, following sustained surveillance of the area.

The suspects are undergoing investigation to establish their links with wider kidnapping networks operating within the area.

Similarly, troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD sustained operations against terrorism and kidnapping across Kwara and Niger States.

On 2 October 2026, troops arrested a wanted suspected terrorist along the Luma Road in Borgu LGA of Niger State, following the killing of a driver in the area.

On 4 October 2026, troops in Sabanginna Ndeji Forest in Edu LGA of Kwara State, rescued three persons wandering in the forest, who were confirmed to have escaped from their abductors.

General Oluyede orders Defence Space Administration to extend support to Northwest, North Central operations

In the meantime, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has directed the Defence Space Administration to extend its space-based intelligence support to military operations in the North-West and North-Central regions.

Oluyede said the directive would extend the support currently provided to Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East to Operation Fansan Yamma in the North-West and Operation Savannah Shield in the North-Central.

He gave the directive during the Defence Space Administration Day celebration in Abuja, where he commended the agency for its contributions to military operations through space-based intelligence and surveillance capabilities.

“As we speak now, they are supporting Operation Hadin Kai, and I have given instructions that they should extend that to Operation Fansan Yamma in the North-West and Operation Savannah Shield in the North-Central,” he said.