Military records 367 attacks, kills 52 terrorists in September

In September 2026, the Nigerian military reported a total of 367 attacks across various theatres of operation, with Operation Enduring Peace being the most active with 147 incidents. The military responded decisively to these attacks, engaging assailants with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres, resulting in the neutralisation of 52 terrorists and criminals.

Additionally, the military reported arresting 350 terrorists and criminals, rescuing 655 kidnapped civilians, and facilitating the surrender of 75 insurgents. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 52 arms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition, dismantling of eight illegal refining sites, and the retrieval of over 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products.

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