Troops Of Operation Fansan Yamma eliminate 14 Terrorists, Arrest 4 Persons, Rescue 26 Kidnapped Hostages

By Century News
In a statement sighed by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed the weekly report of ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained the tempo against terrorist and their cohorts across the NE theatre of operation. Troops recorded the following activities during the period under review; surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters to troops, arrested terrorists collaborators and conduct of different offensive operations in Gwoza, Konduga, Kukawa, Bama, Damboa and Monguno LGAs of Borno State as well as Geidam LGA of Yobe State respectively.
Details are as follows:
Surrender of ISWAP/JAS Terrs. Between 22 and 29 Jan 25, a total of 31 terr comprising 2 adult males, 9 adult females and 20 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
b. Arrest Operations. Between 21 and 27 January 2025, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 13 BH/ISWAP terrorists and collaborators/informants in Bama, Kukawa and Konduga LGAs of Borno State.
Offensive Operations. On 22 and 24 January 2025, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with BH/ISWAP in Geidam LGA of Yobe State as well as Damboa, Gwoza and Monguno LGAs of Borno State respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 55 terrorists and arrested 2 as well as recovered 14 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated rifles, 7 dane guns, 112 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 141 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 4 magazines, 2 mortar bombs, one mortar base plate, links of shilka rounds, one bandolier, one mobile phone amongst others.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 55 terrorists, arrested 15 suspects and rescued 2 kidnappers hostages. Troops also recovered 17 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated rifles, 2 mortar bombs, 112 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 41 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, links of shilka rounds, 4 magazines, one bandolier, one motorcycle, one mobile phone amongst others.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA (NORTH WEST)
The troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded the following during the period under review; responded to terrorists activities, arrested terrorists and collaborators as well as conducted offensive operation in Kauru Namoda, Tsafe and Anka LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Sabon Birnin and Jibia LGAs of Sokoto and Katsina States. Troops conducted similar operations in Birnin Gwari, Chikun and Kachia LGAs of Kaduna State.
Details are as follows:
Offensive Operations. Between 21 and 27 January 2025, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Shinkafi and Kaura Namoda LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Sabon Birnin and Birnin Gwari LGAs of Sokoto and Kaduna States. Following fire fights, troops neutralized 13 terrorists and rescued 3 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 12 AK47 rifles, 2 PKT guns, 383 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 19 PKT rounds, 13 magazines, 11 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
b. Terrosists’ Activities. Between 22 and 27 January 2025, troops in separate operations responded to information on activities of terrorists/kidnappers in Jibia, Tsafe and Anka LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Chikun and Kachia LGAs of Kaduna State respectively. During the operations, troops neutralized one terrorists, arrested 4 and rescued 23 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered one AK47 rifle, one FN rifle, 2 pump action guns, 88 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one magazine, one vehicle, 2 motorcycles and one mobile phone amongst others.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralized 14 terrorists, arrested 4 persons and rescued 26 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 13 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 2 pump action guns, 2 PKT guns, 471 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 19 PKT rounds, 14 magazines, one vehicle, 13 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones amongst others.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRLPUNCH (NORTH WEST)
Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the period under review; troops arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations Kabba-Bunu, Bassa and Obajana LGAs of Kogi State as well as AMAC FCT Abuja.
Details are as follows:
Offensive Operations. On 26 January 2025, troops in separate operations responded to information on activities of violent extremists/terrorists in Kabba Bunu LGA of Kogi State and AMAC FCT Abuja respectively. During the operations, troops arrested 24 extremists. Arrest Operations. On 23 and 25 January 2025, base on credible information, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 2 violent extremist and gunrunner in Bassa and Obajana LGAs of Kogi State.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH arrested 26 violent extremists.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; troops arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs Plateau State as well as Zango Kataf and Sanga LGAs of Kaduna State respectively. Troops also conducted similar operations in Toro LGA of Bauchi State.
Details are as follows:
Offensive Operations.
On 23 and 25 January 2025, base on tip-off, troops in separate operations responded to information on activities of violent extremists/kidnappers in Barkin Ladi and Zango Kataf LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States respectively. During the operations, troops arrested 4 extremists and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered the sum of N250,000.00 only.
On 26 January 2025, troops while on patrol responded to a distress call on kidnappers’ activities in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, rescued 12 kidnapped hostages and recovered one round and 8 empty cases of 7.62mm special ammo.
b. Arrests Operations. On 25 and 26 January 2025, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 12 violent extremists/terrorists in Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs of Plateau State as well as Toro LGA of Bauchi State respectively. Troops also recovered one G3 Rifle loaded with 51 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammo, one fabricated pistol, 2 cartridges, one vehicle and 16 mobile phones amongst others.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN arrested 19 violent extremists and rescued 17 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered one G3 rifle, one locally fabricated pistol, 51 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm NATO ammo, 8 empty rounds, 2 live cartridges, 16 mobile phones and the sum N250,000.00 amongst others.
OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the period under review; troops arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations in Wukari and Bali LGAs of Taraba State.
Details are as follows:
Offensive Operations. On 22 January 2025, troops while conducting offensive operations responded to distress call on kidnapping incident in Wukari LGA of Taraba State. During the operations, troops rescued one kidnapped hostage and reunite with her family. Arrest Operations. On 16 January 2025, base on tip-off, troops while on offensive operation raided and apprehended one violent extremist/kidnapper identified as Suleiman Musa in Bali LGA of Taraba State.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested one violent extremists and rescued one kidnapped hostage.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)
Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
Troops also arrested violent extremists and collaborators as well as conducted several offensive operations in Ovia South-West LGA of Edo State as well as Ekeremor and Khana LGAs of Bayelsa and Rivers States respectively.
Details as follows:
Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 552,350 litres of stolen crude oil and 19,900 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 203 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 dugout pits, 4 boats, 22 storage tanks, 13 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 2 pumping machines, 2 outboard engines, 2 tricycles, one motorcycle, 7 bicycles, 2 mobile phones and 4 vehicles among others.Arrest Operations. On 23 January 2025, following a tip off, troops while on operations intercepted and apprehended 2 suspected violent extremists/ex-militants in Ovia South-West LGA of Edo State. Troops recovered one Baofeng radio, one breech block of single pump action and one live ammo cartridge.
Offensive Operations. On 23 and 26 January 2025, troops in separate offensive operations responded to information on activities of violent extremists/militants in Ekeremor and Khana LGAs of Bayelsa and Rivers States respectively. During the operations, troops apprehended 2 extremists and recovered 3 AK47 rifles, 4 magazines, 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 177 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, one baofeng radio and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 552,350 litres of stolen crude oil and 19,900 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 203 crude oil cooking ovens, 16 dugout pits, 4 boats, 22 storage tanks, 13 drums and 16 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 2 pumping machines, 2 outboard engines, 2 tricycles, one motorcycle, 7 bicycles, 2 mobile phones and 4 vehicles among others.
Troops apprehended 23 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops also recovered 2 baofeng radios, 6 magazines, 3 assorted arms and 194 assorted ammunitions.
JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)
Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; arrested violent extremists and collaborators in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State.
Details as follows:
Arrest Operations. On 23 January 2025, following credible reports, troops while conducting offensive operations intercepted and arrested 2 IPOB/ESN terrorists collaborators in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State.
SUMMARY
Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA arrested 2 IPOB/ESN terrorists. Meanwhile, all recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.