Coordinated military operations across Abuja and Nigeria’s North-Central region have led to the arrest of 10 suspected terrorists and the rescue of kidnapped victims, as security forces intensify pressure on criminal networks.
The Nigerian Army disclosed the development in an operational report released in Abuja, detailing multiple arrests and recoveries carried out under ongoing internal security missions.
In the Federal Capital Territory, troops operating under Operation MESA, alongside a tracking team from the Office of the National Security Adviser, intercepted two suspects at a checkpoint in Abaji. The individuals were travelling in a commercial vehicle from Asaba to Kaduna when they were apprehended.
Authorities confirmed the suspects are now in custody and undergoing further investigation to determine their roles and possible links to wider terrorist activities.
In Benue State, troops deployed under Operation WHIRL STROKE arrested two additional suspects during patrols in Gwer West Local Government Area. Security operatives also recovered motorcycles believed to have been used in criminal operations.
Further breakthroughs were recorded in Nasarawa State, where six suspects linked to terrorism and drug-related activities were arrested in the Karshi area of Karu Local Government Area. Acting on intelligence, troops recovered a locally made pistol, ammunition, and other items during the operation.
The military also reported success in anti-kidnapping efforts. In Benue, rapid response to distress calls forced suspected kidnappers to abandon their victims and flee. One victim was rescued in Mbakange, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, while two others were freed in a separate operation in Agidi, Konshisha Local Government Area.
All rescued victims have been handed over to the appropriate authorities, while investigations into the suspects remain ongoing.
The army reiterated its commitment to sustained operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and strengthening security across affected regions, as concerns over insecurity continue to shape national discourse.
