Nigerian Military Reports 73 Percent Drop in Attacks

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that attacks across all active military operational zones fell by 73.3 per cent in October 2026.

Speaking in Abuja, Director of Defence Media Operations Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja reported that total recorded incidents dropped to 98 during the month, down from 367 in September.

Military officials attributed the sharp decline of 269 incidents to sustained offensive manoeuvres and strategic troop deployments across the country.

Despite the overall reduction in violence, Nigerian forces executed high-impact operations throughout the month.

Troops killed more than 217 insurgents and criminals, arrested 333 suspects, and rescued 349 kidnapping victims.

Furthermore, 70 insurgents surrendered to government forces, while security personnel seized 105 firearms and over 3,100 rounds of ammunition.

Anti-sabotage units also targeted crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, recovering over 756,000 litres of stolen crude and dismantling 49 illegal refining facilities.

Operation Enduring Peace logged the highest regional activity with 29 incidents, followed by Operation Hadin Kai with 27 and Operation Fansan Yamma with 24.

While celebrating operational gains, military leadership extended condolences over an October 23 civilian attack in Taraba State, promising swift justice.

Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede urged troops to maintain strict discipline, respect human rights, and prevent operational complacency ahead of the upcoming holiday season.