The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus
Kangye, who made the disclosure in a statement on Friday, May 2, 2025 said the
arrested collaborators include two personnel from the hybrid forces who had
been working alongside troops to combat insurgency.
He said in operations from April 26 to 29 across Bama,
Kukawa, and Madagali Local Government Areas, troops intercepted four terrorist
logistics suppliers, two of whom were identified as hybrid force members.
Kangye expressed concern over the betrayal and warned
commanders to sensitise their personnel against acts that could sabotage
ongoing military efforts
“In a well-coordinated operation conducted from 26 – 29
April 2025 in Bama, Kukawa and Madagali Local of Borno and Adamawa States,
troops intercepted 4 terrorists’ logistics suppliers. Sadly, 2 of them were
confirmed to be members of hybrid forces. Commanders are to, therefore,
sensitise hybrid forces personnel to desist from colluding with or encouraging
terrorists’ acts capable of sabotaging their own operations,” Kangye said.
In another operation, Kangye said troops in conjunction with
hybrid forces carried out offensive operations—including fighting patrols,
raids, and clearance missions—in Gwoza, Dikwa, Bama, Chibok, Gujba, Geidam, and
Yunusari local government areas.
He added that several terrorists were neutralised during the
operations, six kidnapped victims were rescued, and caches of arms, ammunition,
motorcycles, and bicycles were recovered
In the South-South, Kangye said troops also achieved
significant success in curbing oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger
Delta
He said they recovered over 86,000 litres of stolen crude
oil, 72,000 litres of illegally refined diesel, and over 2,600 litres of
petrol.
In addition, troops destroyed dozens of illegal refining
sites and seized boats, storage tanks, tricycles, mobile phones, and seven
vehicles.
“Troops recovered 86,490 litres of stolen crude oil,
72,821 litres of illegally refined AGO and 2,650 litres of PMS. Additionally,
they discovered and destroyed 72 crude oil cooking ovens, 41 dugout pits, 13
boats, 2 speedboats, 29 storage tanks, 47 drums and 22 illegal refining sites.
Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles,
motorcycles, mobile phones and 7 vehicles. Furthermore, 18 oil thieves and
other criminals were arrested while assorted arms and ammunition were also
recovered,” he said.
Kangye reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to
safeguarding national security and urged citizens to remain vigilant and share
credible information with security agencies.
He stressed that while some operational details must
remain discreet for security reasons, the military remains focused on defeating
terrorism, banditry, and other criminal threats to ensure the safety of
Nigerians.
“The Armed Forces will continue to be guided by clear
objectives: to safeguard national security, support our allies, and maintain
regional stability. We recognise the importance of transparency and
accountability, and we remain committed to keeping the public informed through
accurate and timely update,” he added.
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