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• Troops kill dozens of terrorists, nabs 100 suspects in 1 week
The Armed Forces said it has concluded investigations into cases involving 16 officers apprehended over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations, with some of them to face trial before military judicial panels.
Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, which disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, yesterday, recalled that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) had, in October 2025, announced the arrest of the officers, noting that the investigations had now been completed in line with established military procedures and extant regulations.
According to him, the investigation examined all circumstances surrounding the conduct of the affected personnel and identified a number of the officers with cases to answer, including allegations bordering on plotting to overthrow the government.
He said such actions were inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards expected of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“Accordingly, officers found to have cases to answer will be formally arraigned before appropriate military judicial panels to face trial in line with the Armed Forces Act and other applicable service regulations,” he said.
The defence spokesman emphasised that the measures being taken were purely disciplinary and part of internal institutional mechanisms to preserve discipline, cohesion and operational effectiveness within the ranks.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to professionalism, loyalty and respect for constitutional authority, assuring the public that due process and fairness would be strictly observed throughout the proceedings.
Meanwhile, troops of the Nigerian military have killed dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country.
Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this yesterday in Abuja while giving updates on the outcome of ongoing military operations between January 19 and 23. Onoja said the operations, carried out in synergy with other security agencies, were intelligence-driven and executed with professionalism, strict adherence to the Rules of Engagement and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights.
According to him, the sustained offensive actions disrupted terrorist and criminal networks, led to the recovery of large quantities of arms and ammunition and restored relative calm in several troubled communities.
In the North East, Onoja said troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralised scores of Boko Haram, ISWAP and JAS terrorists during operations in parts of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.
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He said seven suspects were apprehended and four kidnapped victims rescued in Damboa, Askira/Uba, Chibok, Mafa, Gwoza and Biu local government areas of Borno as well as Michika and Damaturu LGAs of Adamawa and Yobe States.
“Air interdiction and armed reconnaissance missions carried out in Damboa, Abadam and Doron Duguri areas of Borno State resulted in multiple precision strikes.
“Battle damage assessment confirmed that dozens of terrorists were neutralised and their equipment destroyed,” he said.
In the North West, Onoja said troops of Operation Fansan Yamma neutralised several terrorists, apprehended 10 suspects and rescued seven kidnapped victims during operations in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kaduna states.
He added that weapons, vehicles and rustled livestock were also recovered.
The defence spokesman said troops of Operation Enduring Peace in the North Central neutralised some extremists, apprehended 39 criminals and rescued four kidnapped victims during operations in Plateau and parts of Kaduna States.
He added that arms and ammunition were recovered, including 4,500 dollars traced to proceeds from cattle rustling.
Similarly, Onoja said troops of Operation Whirl Stroke arrested 11 suspected kidnappers and rescued six kidnapped victims across Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa States and the Federal Capital Territory.
In the South-South, Onoja said troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 20 illegal refining sites and arrested 31 oil thieves and other criminals across Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers and Imo states.
In the South East, Onoja said troops of Operation Udo Ka rescued eight Cameroonian nationals kidnapped by sea pirates in Cross River, arrested three suspects in Anambra and received the surrender of about 80 militants with their arms and ammunition.
He reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and protecting citizens, while calling on the media to sustain responsible and accurate reportage in support of national security efforts.
