Nigerian Army have recorded strings of successes against terrorists and other criminals in recent operations across the country.

According to a statement shared on the official 𝕏 account of the Nigerian Army on Tuesday, several terrorist networks were shattered, 8 of the criminals were killed, 51 suspects arrested, 27 victims rescued, and several ammunition were recovered.

The Army statement, explained that the operations against the criminal networks took place between 29 November and 1 December 2025.

It added that the troops seized a substantial cache of weapons and illicit items across several operations.

Additionally, troops arrested notorious gunrunner Shuaibu Isah (aka Alhaji), who was attempting to receive 1,000 rounds of ammunition from accomplices still being trailed. His arrest marked one of the most significant breakthroughs of the period.

“In the North East, troops of 151 Task Force Battalion, 152 Task Force Battalion and 192 Battalion in Borno State neutralized four ISWAP/JAS terrorists in ambush and clearance operations, recovering three AK-47 rifles, four AK-47 magazines containing 70 rounds of 7.62mm, 31 rounds of 12.7mm, 171 rounds of 7.62x54mm linked, 183 rounds of 7.62x51mm NATO, an AK-47 working part and a Baofeng radio. Troops also rescued no victims in these operations but responded effectively to infiltration attempts around Chibok.