DHQ: Troops Kill 55 Terrorists, Rescue 33 in 1 Week

Published: Monday, November 9, 2026

Troops killed over 55 terrorists in one week. The troops lost two personnel during the operations. The operations ran between October 30 and November 5, 2026.

Donjoe Media reports that the Defence Headquarters gave the figures on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The figures were given by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja. The update covered operations across the country.

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The troops rescued 33 kidnapped victims during the week. The troops arrested 60 terrorists during the operations. The troops also recorded surrenders during the week.

Twelve terrorists and their family members surrendered to troops. The surrender happened in different theatres of operation. The troops received the surrendered persons during the operations.

The troops countered terrorist attacks at Buni Yadi and Bitta. The attacks happened in Yobe and Borno States. The troops neutralised more than 50 terrorists in the two engagements.

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled the terrorists at Buni Yadi. The attack happened on October 29, 2026. The terrorists came from the Timbuktu Triangle axis.

A follow-up operation happened on October 30, 2026. The troops recovered 48 terrorist bodies during the operation. The troops recovered 42 AK-47 rifles during the operation.

The troops recovered five PKT machine guns. The troops recovered four general-purpose machine guns. The troops recovered one 60mm mortar during the operation.

The troops recovered 105 magazines. The troops recovered two video cameras. The items were recovered from the terrorists.

In Kogi State, troops overran kidnappers hideouts. The hideouts were in Edimogbo and Obele forests. The troops captured weapons and other items from the criminals.

In Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States, troops rescued victims. The troops also rescued victims in Abia and Anambra States. The rescued victims included a baby.

In Niger State, troops rescued 15 kidnapped victims. The rescue happened around Rijiyan Nagwamatse in Kontagora Local Government Area. The rescue happened on November 5, 2026.

The troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD carried out the rescue. The troops met bandits during the encounter. The troops rescued the victims alive.

The troops recovered two AK-47 rifles in Kontagora. The troops recovered seven magazines in Kontagora. The troops recovered three RPG bombs in Kontagora.

The troops recovered 33 motorcycles in Kontagora. The troops recovered N4.105 million in Kontagora. The troops recovered ammunition in Kontagora.

In the North-West, troops sustained operations in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Zamfara States. The troops operated under Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The troops rescued victims and arrested suspects.

On October 30, 2026, troops cleared the Ribah-Dirindaji Road in Kebbi State. The clearance followed a distress call from Ribah in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area. The troops forced terrorists to abandon seven kidnapped victims.

On October 31, 2026, troops responded to an ambush on the Wasagu-Falfala Road. The troops forced the terrorists to flee. The terrorists abandoned four victims abducted from farms in Wasagu Village.

On November 3, 2026, troops rescued seven kidnapped victims in Zamfara State. The rescue happened around Geso and Ayan Geso in Maru Local Government Area. The victims were from Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages.

On November 2, 2026, troops arrested two suspects in Kaduna State. The suspects took part in kidnapping and rustling. The arrest happened at Sabon Gida Village in Chikun Local Government Area.

On November 5, 2026, troops arrested a suspected terrorist in Kagarko Local Government Area. The suspect sneaked into a clinic for treatment. The suspect had gunshot wounds from a clash with a rival faction.

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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, commended the troops. He praised their courage and resilience. He praised their sacrifices in the theatres of operation.

The CDS honoured the officer and soldier who died. He also honoured a civilian hunter who died. The hunter died while supporting military operations.

The CDS assured the families of the fallen personnel. He said their sacrifices will remain in the memory of the nation. He asked for continued support for the troops.

The CDS called on traditional rulers and community leaders. He asked them to give timely information to security agencies. He asked them to report suspicious movements to the nearest military formation.

The CDS also called on the media. He asked for balanced and responsible reporting. He said responsible reporting is important for public confidence.

Residents have commended the troops for the results. They asked the government to sustain the operations. They asked for more support for troops on the frontline.

The residents also called for care for the rescued victims. They said the victims need medical care and counselling. They said the victims need protection as they return to their communities.

By Jonadab Oluikpe

Published by Donjoe Media.