Military Sustains Major Offensives Against Terrorists and Bandits in North‑East and North‑West

Published on 19 May 2026 at 07:52

Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.

The Nigerian military has intensified its coordinated campaign against terrorist and bandit networks, with troops of Operation HADIN KAI and Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustaining aggressive clearance operations across the North‑East and North‑West theatres. In the North‑East, ground forces are conducting extensive patrols in the notorious Timbuktu Triangle and Sambisa Forest axis, long‑standing strongholds of insurgent groups. Intelligence‑led raids have yielded significant results, including the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators and the recovery of caches of weapons and ammunition. The military’s strategy focuses on denying insurgents freedom of movement and disrupting their logistical supply lines.

In the North‑West, troops have ramped up pressure on bandit enclaves operating in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States.

Recent operations have led to the neutralisation of several bandits, the rescue of kidnapped victims, and the recovery of operational motorcycles and weapons. The coordinated offensives are part of a broader push to restore peace to rural communities that have suffered years of abductions, cattle rustling, and violent attacks. Military sources confirmed that troops are now conducting both air and ground assaults, leveraging real‑time intelligence to track and dismantle criminal networks.

The Defence Headquarters has reiterated its commitment to sustaining these operations until all terrorist and bandit groups are degraded. The military also called on citizens to continue providing credible information to assist ongoing efforts.

As the operations continue, troops remain on high alert, with fresh deployments aimed at preventing any resurgence of criminal activity in cleared areas. The armed forces have assured the public that the safety and security of all Nigerians remain their top priority.

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