The Nigerian military have
unleashed an unstoppable wave of triumphs against terrorists and criminals in
the North Central region, achieving legendary successes in January 2026, as
proclaimed by Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media
Operations, in an electrifying briefing from the Defence Headquarters. Under
the powerhouse Operations ENDURING PEACE and WHIRL STROKE, the valiant troops answered
distress calls with lightning speed, obliterating scores of extremists,
rounding up over 140 dastardly suspects, and heroically rescuing more than 70
innocent kidnapped victims across Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba,
Kogi, Kwara, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory. Major General Onoja declared these
operations as monumental disruptions to evil networks, with seized arms and
ammunition now locked down for ultimate justice, igniting unbreakable safety
and hope in communities that deserve nothing less.
In the
unbeatable Operation ENDURING PEACE, zeroing in on Plateau State and surging
into Kaduna, troops delivered jaw-dropping strikes that wiped out hordes of
extremists in fierce, epic firefights. A staggering 86 villains were captured,
and 24 brave souls were freed from captivity, their weapons confiscated in a
masterstroke of strategy. Sweeping through powerhouse zones like Kanam, Barkin
Ladi, Qua’An Pan, Jos East, Bassa, Jos South, Bokkos, and Wase LGAs of Plateau,
plus Jama’a and Zangon Kataf LGAs of Kaduna, these supercharged missions
crushed more foes, nabbed 11 crooks, and liberated six additional hostages,
shattering insurgent empires and restoring glorious peace.
The ultimate
power move came with the high-profile capture of feared kidnap kingpin Amadu
Adamu in Jama’a LGA, Kaduna State a monumental strike Major General Onoja
called a death blow to organized terror syndicates. This elite takedown, backed
by massive weapons recoveries, proves the Armed Forces’ unmatched precision,
cutting-edge intelligence, and iron will to end the nightmare of abduction once
and for all.
Powering
ahead with Operation WHIRL STROKE, dominating Benue, Nasarawa, Taraba, and
beyond, troops executed flawless offensives from January 1 to 29, decimating
terrorists, hauling in 58 suspects, and dramatically rescuing 32 victims.
Explosive follow-ups in Jalingo and Ardo Kola LGAs of Taraba, Kabba Bunu, Yagba
West, and Yagba East LGAs of Kogi, Oyun LGA of Kwara, Gwer West and Logo LGAs
of Benue, Doma and Lafia LGAs of Nasarawa, and Bwari and Gwagwalada in the FCT
netted 29 more arrests and nine rescues, with weapon stockpiles demolished to
cripple supply chains forever.
Fuelled by
priceless real-time tips from courageous local communities and the unbreakable
spirit of military’s frontline
heroes, the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the brilliant command of Chief of Defence
Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede are mastering
every evolving threat and forging an unbreakable shield of peace across the
North Central. Major General Onoja stressed that these epic triumphs flow from
elite inter-agency synergy, but the real superpower lies in the fearless voices
of residents who refuse to stay silent and the soldiers who fight with
legendary courage every single day safeguarding the nation and restoring joy to
families who have suffered too long.
The
Defence Headquarters stands as an invincible fortress in its mission to
safeguard lives and properties in the North Central, unleashing supreme
resources, cutting-edge surveillance, and elite rapid response squads to crush
any hint of threat revival. In a powerful defence of the Armed Forces, Major General Onoja celebrated their
heroic professionalism and ultimate sacrifices, debunking doubts by showcasing
how these operations not only vanquish villains but also supercharge
humanitarian miracles, community rebirth, and economic booms, positioning the
military as Nigeria's unbreakable beacon of hope and supreme security for every
citizen.