The military recorded some of the most decisive battlefield outcomes over the last three months, especially in April with numerous insurgents neutralised, multiple enclaves destroyed, and a substantial number of abducted citizens reunited with their families across the seven operational Theatres nationwide.

The Director Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this while giving troops achievements in April 2026 alone, saying that 201 terrorists were neutralised, 284 arrested, including their key ring leaders, logisticians, and collaborators who had hitherto operated with impunity, while 188 kidnapped victims were rescued.

Giving the breakdown, Onoja said 136 fighters were killed in the North East, 114 arrested and 18 rescued, while nine insurgents and their families surrendered.

He said in the North West, 20 terrorists were neutralised, 32 arrested, 70 rescued and one surrendered.

According to Onoja, a total of 53 terrorists were killed, 105 arrested and 98 kidnapped victims rescued across the three theatres of operations in the North Central in April.

He said three IPOB/ESN fighters were killed during the period in South East, 16 arrested, troops rescued two kidnapped victims, adding that in the South South, 17 economic saboteurs and criminal elements were arrested.

Onoja disclosed that the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has directed all Theatre Commanders to fully integrate Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities into operational activities, ensuring professionalism and facilitating the resettlement of displaced communities in order to reinforce public confidence in military operations.

He said the armed forces recognise that lasting peace cannot be achieved through kinetic operations alone and has therefore sustained robust Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities across its theatres of operations.

“During the period, peace and security meetings were conducted in Logo, Guma, and Agatu LGAs of Benue State to promote peaceful coexistence and address recurring communal and ethnic tensions. Similar engagements were held in Takum and Donga LGAs of Taraba State, as well as Toto LGA of Nasarawa State.

“In addition, OPEP carried out civil-military relations initiatives in Mangu LGA of Plateau State, including the distribution of fertiliser to representatives of traditional rulers, the Christian Association of Nigeria, and Jama’tul Islam, as well as the organisation of a 17-kilometre marathon to foster unity and strengthen community trust, with prizes awarded to top participants.

“Also, Op ENDURING PEACE launched a concerted operation in Southern Kaduna to secure the farming season through enhanced security, farmer support, and community collaboration to prevent conflict and ensure food production. The weight of operational outcomes recorded by OPEP troops reflects a sustained dedicated campaign to ensure food security.”

Onoja said the achievements recorded in April “are not abstract achievements, behind every rescued victim is a family made whole, and behind every destroyed enclave is a community reclaimed.

“The AFN holds itself fully accountable for every operation conducted, ensuring strict compliance with the Rules of Engagement, the Laws of Armed Conflict, the Rome Statutes and all applicable provisions of International Humanitarian Law.”