Military kills 201 terrorists, rescues 188 hostages in nationwide operations

Dailypost | 01-05-2026 06:56am |

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that Nigerian Armed Forces troops eliminated 201 terrorists in various operations throughout the month of April, as part of their ongoing counter-insurgency efforts. This information was shared by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, during an operational update in Abuja on Thursday. Additionally, the military successfully rescued 188 hostages during these operations, highlighting the commitment of the Armed Forces to combat terrorism and enhance national security.

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