The Armed Forces of Nigeria have disrupted terrorist networks and intensified military operations across the country, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said.
These operations represent a sustained effort to stabilize national security by targeting kidnappers, oil thieves, and criminal elements. The offensive aims to dismantle the infrastructure used by insurgent groups to operate within Nigerian borders.
In a statement released Monday, the DHQ detailed the scale of the offensive. Military records indicate that troops killed 662 terrorists during the second quarter of 2026 [2]. These actions were part of a broader strategy to neutralize threats across multiple regions of the country.
Beyond combat operations, the military has focused on recovering abducted citizens. Between May 25 and May 28, troops rescued 179 kidnap victims [1]. These rescues occurred as part of a series of targeted raids against criminal hideouts.
The DHQ said the military continues to arrest criminals and disrupt the logistical networks that allow terrorist groups to function. The offensive remains ongoing as troops maintain a presence in high-risk areas to prevent the regrouping of insurgent cells.
International cooperation also plays a role in these security efforts. Approximately 200 U.S. troops remain in Nigeria to provide joint intelligence training [3]. This partnership is designed to enhance the local military's ability to track and intercept threats using advanced intelligence gathering techniques.
“Troops killed 662 terrorists during the second quarter of 2026”
The reported casualty figures and rescue numbers suggest a high-tempo kinetic phase of the Nigerian military's strategy. By integrating US intelligence training with nationwide sweeps, the DHQ is attempting to move from reactive containment to proactive disruption of insurgent networks. However, the continued need for such large-scale offensives indicates that terrorist infrastructure remains a persistent threat to regional stability.
