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 Y
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