September Operations: Military Records 367 Attacks, Reports 52 Killed

According to the Defense Headquarters, in September 2026, there were 367 attacks in different operational theaters.

According to a breakdown, Operation Enduring Peace had the most attacks (147 incidents), followed by Operation Fansan Yamma (115) and Operation Whirl Stroke (55).

Thirteen attacks were recorded by Operation Savanna Shield, four by Operation Udo Ka, and thirty-three by Operation Hadin Kai. There were no attacks during that time, according to Operation Delta Safe.

Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defense Media Operations, spoke on Wednesday while outlining the military’s accomplishments throughout the theaters of operation. He stated that troops reacted to the incidents decisively, quickly engaging the attackers with superior firepower and tactical maneuver and successfully countering the attacks.

He said, “During the period under review, the AFN recorded a total of 367 attacks across various theatres of operation. Operation HADIN KAI recorded 33 attacks, Operation FANSAN YAMMA recorded 115, Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD recorded 13, Operation ENDURING PEACE recorded 147, Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded 55, and Operation UDO KA (OPUK) recorded 4, while Operation DELTA SAFE recorded no attacks. Troops responded decisively to these incidents, swiftly engaging the assailants with superior firepower and tactical manoeuvre, and successfully countering the attacks.”

“The operational record for the month of September is indicative of the AFN’s resolve across all operational theatres to ensure the creation of a safe and secure environment in the country,” he said.

He added, “The AFN neutralised 52 terrorists and criminals; arrested 350 terrorist/criminals; rescued 655 kidnapped civilians; 75 insurgents surrendered; recovered 52 arms and 2,335 rounds of ammunition; dismantled 8 illegal refining sites; and recovered over 304,822 litres of stolen petroleum products.”

For the third quarter, Onoja said troops killed 554 terrorists and arrested 1,333 terrorists and criminals.

Onoja said, “The AFN demonstrated sustained capacity in confronting the full spectrum of security challenges facing the nation, from terrorism and banditry in the northern theatres to kidnapping, oil theft and secessionist agitation in the southern theatres.

“The scale of successes recorded for the Third Quarter 2026, ranging from the neutralisation of 554 terrorists and criminals; arrest of 1,333 terrorist/criminals; rescue of 1,736 kidnapped civilians; surrender of 333 insurgents; capture of 244 arms and 8,160 rounds of ammunition; dismantling of 104 illegal refining sites; and recovery of 1,610,402 litres of stolen petroleum products represents a significant degradation of criminal and terrorist operational capacity nationwide.”

We pray and hope that these attacks will come to an end, bringing peace and safety to affected communities. May the souls of all those who lost their lives rest in perfect peace, and may their loved ones find comfort and strength.