The Nigerian Army has intensified its operations across the country, recovering 158 cattle, compelling a terrorist’s family member to surrender, and preventing multiple criminal activities in a series of coordinated missions.

Confirming the development in a statement yesterday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said that on September 2, 2025, troops of 192 Battalion (Main) in Gwoza, Borno State, received the surrender of an adult female relative of ISWAP/JAS terrorists.

Preliminary investigations revealed that she surrendered from Chikide Village with a token sum of N4,500. She was subsequently handed over to the 26 Task Force Brigade Military Intelligence unit for profiling.

In Zamfara State, troops of 1 Brigade at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danmarke responded to intelligence reports of terrorist movement after livestock rustling in Kyairu Village. Their swift action forced the criminals to abandon the animals, which were later recovered and handed over to local authorities.

Similarly, in Kebbi State, troops of 1 Battalion (Rear) in Augie, working alongside a joint team, pursued armed terrorists who had attacked Gulma Village in Argungu Local Council. The operation led to the recovery of 30 cattle, which were handed over to traditional leaders for onward return to their rightful owners.

In Sokoto State, clearance operations were conducted by troops in Sauna/Goboro Forest, Tangaza Local Council, after receiving intelligence on terrorist movement with rustled livestock. Following troops’ contact, the criminals withdrew, leaving behind 68 cattle, which were handed over to community leaders for safekeeping pending their return to owners.

Troops of Sector 6 Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) also intervened in Plateau State following reports of farmland destruction. In Jos South Local Council, they recovered 21 cattle grazing unattended, while in Riyom Council 39 cattle were also discovered grazing unsupervised on farmlands. The livestock were secured for further action.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to denying terrorists and criminal groups freedom of action, safeguarding communities, and consolidating peace and security across the country.