Troops arrest wanted terrorist’s wife, recover N37m in nationwide operations

The Nigerian subject has announced the apprehension of the woman of a wanted violent person and the betterment of N37 cardinal during operations conducted crossed the country.

Speaking astatine a play briefing, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, said troops arrested 20 suspected terrorists betwixt February 13 and 19, 2026.

Among those arrested was Aisha Auta, the woman of a wanted violent ringing leader.
She was apprehended by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State connected February 19.

Onoja said the apprehension followed credible quality regarding violent activities successful Kumeh village.
“In a notable brushwood connected February 19, 2026, pursuing accusation astir violent activities astatine Kumeh colony successful Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Benue State, troops mobilised to the country and engaged the terrorists,” helium said.

“During the fierce exchange, troops neutralised terrorists portion others escaped with gunshot injuries. Troops subsequently exploited the wide country and recovered caches of arms and ammunition.

“Overall, these operations yielded important outcomes, including the apprehension of 11 terrorists, among them Aisha Auta, the woman of a notorious wanted violent ringing person whose seizure is expected to output invaluable quality connected web structures and financing.”

The subject besides rescued 39 kidnappe...