DHQ ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL NEUTRALIZATION OF 5 NOTORIOUS TERRORIST COMMANDERS

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that troops fighting against terrorists and other criminal elements in various parts of the country have successfully neutralized 5 notorious terrorist commanders. The eliminated commanders include Amir Dunkei, Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu, Ali Yar Daribiyar, and Yello Dambokolo.

According to the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Markus Kangye, some other notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops’ watch list were also arrested and taken into custody for interrogation. They include Yakubu Jubril, Abubakar Yahaya, Isiya Sani, Haruna Abdullahi Ali Abba, Mallam Aminu Idris, Mohammed Hamisu (aka Mamiyo or Officer Mohammed), Shuaibu Bulama, and Isah Abdullahi, as well as Abdullahi Mohammed.

Major General Kangye also revealed that troops rescued about 134 kidnapped victims, while a terrorist commander, Ibn Ali, and 151 terrorists, as well as their family members, surrendered to troops. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 126 crude oil cooking ovens, 107 dugout pits, 39 boats, 83 storage tanks, 88 drums, 35 vehicles, and 73 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta region.

In July 2025 alone, troops killed large numbers of terrorists, arrested 578 suspected terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal elements, and rescued 134 kidnapped victims. Major General Kangye emphasized that “every operation we undertake is guided by our unwavering commitment to national security, the safety of our personnel, and the principles we are sworn to uphold.”

He added, “Our forces remain vigilant, ready, and resolute in facing current and emerging threats. We thank the public for their continued support and understanding as we carry out our mission with discipline, transparency, and integrity.” The DHQ has assured the public of its continued efforts to ensure national security and safety.