Nigerian Army Recover 158 Cattle, Record Terrorist Surrenders”

The Nigerian Army has intensified its operational gains across the country, recovering a total of 158 cattle, compelling a terrorist family member to surrender, and foiling multiple criminal activities in a series of coordinated operations.

Cablenews24 reports that on 2 September 2025, troops of 192 Battalion (Main) in Gwoza, Borno State, received the surrender of an adult female family member of ISWAP/JAS terrorists. Preliminary investigation revealed she surrendered from Chikide Village with a token sum of ₦4,500. She was subsequently handed over to 26 Task Force Brigade Military Intelligence for profiling.

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In Zamfara State, Nigerian Army, of 1 Brigade at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danmarke responded to intelligence on terrorist movement after rustling livestock at Kyairu Village. The swift action forced the criminals to abandon the animals, which were later recovered and handed over to local authorities.

This Online News Medium understands that similarly, in Kebbi State, troops of 1 Battalion (Rear) in Augie, working with a Joint team, pursued armed terrorists who attacked Gulma Village in Argungu LGA. The operation resulted in the recovery of 30 cattle, which were handed over to traditional leaders for onward return to their rightful owners.

In Sokoto State, troops conducted clearance operations in Sauna/Goboro Forest, Tangaza LGA, after receiving intelligence on terrorist movement with rustled livestock. The criminals withdrew following troops’ contact, leading to the recovery of 68 cattle. These were handed over to community leaders for safe custody pending return to owners.

Troops of the Nigerian army Sector 6 Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) also intervened in Plateau State following reports of farm destruction. In Jos South LGA, they found 21 cattle grazing unattended, while in Riyom LGA, 39 cattle were also discovered grazing unsupervised on farmlands. The livestock were secured for further action.

The Nigerian Army reaffirmed its determination to deny terrorists and criminal groups freedom of action, safeguard communities, and consolidate peace and security across the nation.

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