?Joint security forces under the Nigerian Military have recorded major operational successes across multiple theatres, rescuing 10 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, neutralizing 16 terrorists in Adamawa State, and recovering a cache of arms and rustled livestock.

?In Imo State, troops of Operation UDO KA, in collaboration with the 34 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigeria Police Force, and the Department of State Services (DSS), rescued 10 abducted prospective NYSC members following an attack on two commercial buses along the Onitsha–Owerri Road in Mbaise Local Government Area on October 1.

Police accounts confirmed that both vehicles were recovered at the scene while search and rescue operations continue for remaining victims.

?Simultaneously in Adamawa State, troops of the 226 Battalion in Garkida and the 232 Battalion in Garaha repelled coordinated midnight attacks by terrorists in Gombi and Hong Local Government Areas.

Pursuing the fleeing assailants, the Army's Spartan element executed targeted strikes that neutralized 16 terrorists and recovered three AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, one Dane gun, six magazines, and ammunition.

Additionally, Sector 4 forces alongside Hybrid Forces arrested four suspect terrorists during fighting patrols in Hong LGA.?Operational strides were also registered across Taraba, Yobe, and Sokoto States.

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE thwarted an attack on Gwamagira settlement in Taraba State, forcing attackers to abandon rustled cattle that were subsequently restored to their owners, though one civilian was killed and three others abducted.

In Yobe State, Sector 3 Operation HADIN KAI forces arrested a suspected ISWAP operative in Tarmuwa LGA who allegedly crossed into Nigeria from the Sahara region of Niger Republic.

Meanwhile, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA disrupted terrorist activity along the Kwanar Isa–Shinkafi Road in Sokoto State, establishing reinforced security control over the axis.