Soldiers clear bandit camps and rescue hostages in Kwara
Nigerian Army troops have launched Operation Igbo Danu, targeting bandit enclaves in Kwara State. The operation, also called Operation Forest Flush, has resulted in the neutralisation of terrorists and the rescue of kidnap victims. The offensive was led by senior officers including Major General Chinedu Nnebife and Brigadier General Nicholas Rume. The army has called for public cooperation to support ongoing efforts.
What happened
- Troops of the 22 Armoured Brigade, supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser, carried out sustained operations within the Joint Operations Area between January 23 and 29, 2026.
- Soldiers destroyed terrorists’ hideouts and camps, forcing bandits to abandon their positions and logistics bases.
- The army cleared Garin Dandi, a major bandit enclave in Ifelodun Local Government Area, disrupting supply systems.
- Numerous kidnap victims were rescued from different camps, and suspected bandits were arrested at various blocking positions.
- The army noted that some bandits received intelligence support from local collaborators and urged residents to provide timely information.
