Military kills 12 terrorists, arrests 47, rescues 15 kidnapped victims nationwide

May 22, 2026

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede

By Kingsley Omonobi

Troops fighting to rid the nation of criminal elements have neutralised 12 terrorists, arrested 47 others and rescued 15 kidnapped victims, while thousands of litres of stolen crude oil products were recovered from oil thieves in the last week.

Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, while making this known on Friday, said troops dismantled several terrorist camps, intercepted critical logistics supply lines, and rescued numerous unlawfully abducted citizens.

Military kills 12 terrorists, arrests 47, rescues 15 kidnapped victims nationwide

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