{
  "id": 19173416,
  "title": "Troops Eliminate 58 Terrorists Across Nigeria, Arrest 92 Criminals in One Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/troops-eliminate-58-terrorists-across-nigeria-arrest-92-criminals-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:44:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/09/troops-eliminate-58-terrorists-across-nigeria-arrest-92-criminals-in-one-week/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian military's troops across various regions of the country successfully thwarted terrorist attacks and thwarted criminal activities within a week. During the period between 30 October and 5 November 2026, the military repelled over 58 terrorist fighters and arrested 92 criminals. Additionally, they rescued a total of 44 kidnapped individuals, including a baby, during this time. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, reported that in Kogi State, troops neutralized kidnapper hideouts in Edimogbo and Obele forests, seizing weapons and other items from the criminals. Similar operations in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, Abia, and Anambra States led to several kidnapped victims being rescued. The North-East region also saw a decrease in terrorist activity as terrorists began to surrender, suggesting the impact of the military's continuous pressure. General Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff, praised the troops' courage and resilience. He urged Nigerians to avoid providing support to criminals and to refrain from acting on mob impulses, misinformation, and disinformation. He also commended the troops for maintaining their vigilance, discipline, and combat readiness, emphasizing that the enemy remains a significant threat even when weakened. The Chief of Defence Staff honored the memory of the officer and soldier who lost their lives in the line of duty and wished the wounded and civilian hunter a speedy recovery. Oluyede emphasized the need for continuous collaboration, intelligence-sharing, and coordinated planning among security agencies to maintain the gains made in the fight against terrorism. He reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria's commitment to its constitutional responsibilities and vowed to work with relevant stakeholders until lasting peace, security, and stability are restored throughout the nation.",
  "summary": "Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Military said troops deployed to different theatres of operation across the federation successfully repelled terrorist attacks and eliminated more than 58 terrorist fighters. The",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian troops eliminate 58 terrorists and arrest 92 criminals in one week",
    "44 kidnapped individuals, including a baby, rescued during the period",
    "Military operations in Kogi, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger, Abia, and Anambra States"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}