The Nigerian military recorded 367 attacks across its various operational theatres in September 2026, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed.
The figures were released on Wednesday, September 30, by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, during a briefing on the military’s operations and achievements during the month.
Operation Enduring Peace recorded the highest number of incidents with 147 attacks. It was followed by Operation Fansan Yamma with 115 and Operation Whirl Stroke with 55.
Operation Hadin Kai recorded 33 attacks, while Operation Savannah Shield recorded 13 and Operation Udo Ka recorded four. No attack was recorded under Operation Delta Safe during the period.
Onoja said troops responded to the attacks by engaging the assailants and using superior firepower and tactical manoeuvres to repel them.
He said, “During the period under review, the AFN recorded a total of 367 attacks across various theatres of operation. Operation HADIN KAI recorded 33 attacks, Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded 115, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD recorded 13, Operation ENDURING PEACE recorded 147, Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded 55, and Operation UDO KA (OPUK) recorded 4, while Operation DELTA SAFE recorded no attacks.
“Troops responded decisively to these incidents, swiftly engaging the assailants with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvre, and successfully countering the attacks.”
According to the Defence Headquarters, the military also arrested 350 terrorists and other criminals during the month and secured the release of 655 kidnapped civilians. Another 75 insurgents reportedly surrendered to the troops.
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The operations also resulted in the recovery of 52 firearms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition, while eight illegal refining sites were dismantled.
The military further recovered more than 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products as part of its operations against oil theft.
“The operational record for the month of September is indicative of the AFN’s resolve across all operational theatres to ensure the creation of a safe and secure environment in the country,” he said.
He added, “The AFN neutralised 52 terrorists and criminals; arrested 350 terrorist/criminals; rescued 655 kidnapped civilians; 75 insurgents surrendered; recovered 52 arms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition; dismantled 8 illegal refining sites; and recovered over 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products.”
Giving an overview of the military’s performance during the third quarter of 2026, Onoja said troops killed 554 terrorists and other criminals and arrested 1,333 suspects.
He said the military’s operations during the quarter covered terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, oil theft and secessionist-related activities across different parts of the country.
Onoja said, “The AFN demonstrated sustained capacity in confronting the full spectrum of security challenges facing the nation, from terrorism and banditry in the northern theatres to kidnapping, oil theft and secessionist agitation in the southern theatres.
“The scale of successes recorded for the Third Quarter 2026, ranging from the neutralisation of 554 terrorists and criminals; arrest of 1,333 terrorist/criminals; rescue of 1,736 kidnapped civilians; surrender of 333 insurgents; capture of 244 arms and 8,160 rounds of ammunition; dismantling of 104 illegal refining sites; and recovery of 1,610,402 litres of stolen petroleum products represents a significant degradation of criminal and terrorist operational capacity nationwide,” he stated.