Military records 367 attacks, kills 52 terrorists in September

In September 2026, the Nigerian military recorded a total of 367 attacks across various theatres of operation, according to Defence Headquarters. The military reported that Operation Enduring Peace and Operation Fansan Yamma were the most active, each with 147 and 115 attacks respectively. Operation Whirl Stroke and Operation Hadin Kai followed with 55 and 33 attacks.

Operation Savannah Shield recorded 13 attacks, while Operation Udo Ka had only four. Operation Delta Safe did not record any attacks during the month. The military's Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, stated that the troops responded effectively to these attacks, engaging the assailants with superior firepower and tactical maneuvers, and successfully countering them.

The military also reported the arrest of 350 terrorists and criminals, the rescue of 655 kidnapped civilians, and the surrender of 75 insurgents. Additionally, they recovered 52 arms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition, dismantled eight illegal refining sites, and retrieved over 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products. Onoja emphasized that the AFN's actions throughout September demonstrated their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the nation.