Event Brief
Nigeria DHQ: 1,487 terrorists killed, 777 kidnap victims rescued
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 02, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said troops killed 1,487 terrorists and insurgents, rescued 777 kidnap victims, and arrested 354 suspects during nationwide operations between July and August. The DHQ said 7,062 operations targeted terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and attacks across multiple states, including Borno, Yobe, Katsina and Kaduna.
WHO: Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and defence spokesperson Samaila Uba
WHAT: DHQ reported results of nationwide military operations against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping, including deaths, rescues and arrests.
WHEN: Sep 01, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Nigeria
WHY: No specific cause was reported; the figures were presented during a security briefing at the National Counter Terrorism Centre.
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