Nigerian Troops Repel Terrorist Ambush in Gwoza, Rescue Victims Across Multiple States

In a significant operation against terrorism, Nigerian troops successfully repelled a terrorist ambush in Gwoza, Borno State, and conducted rescue missions across multiple states. 

The Defence Headquarters reported that during a week-long offensive from April 3 to 10, 2025, troops neutralized several insurgents and recovered weapons.

Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the ambush in Gwoza was met with a fierce firefight, leading to the subduing of the attackers and the recovery of arms. Operations in Borno and Yobe states resulted in the elimination of numerous terrorists and the arrest of key collaborators, including nine logistics suppliers. Recovered items included arms, RPGs, improvised explosive devices, and over N235,000 in cash.

In the Northwest, troops under Operation Fasan Yamma neutralized terrorists across Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, recovering weapons, rustled livestock, motorcycles, and rescuing multiple kidnapped civilians. 

Similar successes were recorded in North Central and Southern regions, with joint forces neutralizing extremists, rescuing captives, and recovering a cache of arms and vehicles. Notably, a wanted kidnap suspect was gunned down in Bauchi after attempting to escape arrest.

Troops of Operation Delta Safe dealt a major blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta, seizing over N869 million worth of stolen petroleum products and destroying numerous illegal refining sites. 

In the Southeast, troops of Operation Udoka neutralized a notorious terrorist leader, Nkwachi Eze (aka Onowu), in Imo State, arrested others, and recovered weapons, explosives, and propaganda materials linked to secessionist groups.

General Kangye reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ resolve to uphold national unity, protect civilians, and maintain territorial integrity, commending the courage and professionalism of troops across all zones.

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