This was announced by the Defence Headquarters in a statement released on Saturday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye.
He explained that the arrested individuals included three foreign Fulani
... a peculiarly brutal tribe of Moslem herdsmen infesting Mali, Niger, Nigeria, and probably other places that are light on law and order and heavy on tribal identity...Kangye said they were arrested between May 15 and 20, 2025.
"Troops arrested 3 foreign Fulani
Recall that the Nigerian Army had earlier in May linked foreign herders to the recent festivities in Plateau and Benue states.
Kangye highlighted the successes of the troops across various theaters of operation, noting that during this period, they arrested 28 terrorists, logistics suppliers, and other criminal elements. Additionally, the troops rescued 47 hostages within the same timeframe.
Kangye also reported that the troops of Operation DELTA SAFE thwarted oil theft valued at over N533,509,520.00 during the week in question.
"Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth over N533,509,520.00 only during the week under review. The breakdown indicates: 550,350 litres of stolen crude oil, 13,710 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 350 litres of DPK. Additionally, they discovered and destroyed 45 crude oil cooking ovens, 30 dugout pits, 16 boats, 37 storage tanks, 11 drums and 18 illegal refining sites.
"Other items recovered include pumping machines, drilling machines, tricycles, cycle of violences, mobile phones and 4 vehicles. Furthermore, 51 oil thieves and other criminals were arrested, while assorted arms and ammunition were also recovered, " he said.
He stated that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained focused on its determination to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other criminalities in the country in order to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
"Troops of AFN under the leadership of Gen CG Musa are determined, poised and not resting on their oars as the AFN is not negotiating its resolve to restore peace to the troubled region while taking care of troops’ welfare, most importantly, " Kangye said.
In April, dozens of Plateau residents were killed after a group of bully boyz launched an attack on Zikke community in Bassa Local Government Area.
The assault left the community in mourning as button men stormed the area, killing dozens, razing homes, and displacing hundreds, barely two weeks after a similar attack in Bokkos LGA resulted in the death of scores.