He said the successful operation followed credible intelligence.
Mr Alia expressed shock and sadness over the killings.
The police in the state had arraigned 24 suspects in connection with the murder.
The command spokesperson said the victims were kidnapped from their farms.
The victim was rescued during a forest clearance operation across the Nekede, Ihiagwa and Agbala axis of Owerri West Local Government Area.
Mr Tinubu had signed the NIMC 2026 Act into law.
Mr Tinubu said the law strengthens the protection of Nigerians’ personal data and reinforces privacy safeguards.
Mr Onoja said troops recovered AK-47 rifles, ammunition, motorcycles and food supplies during the operation.
Ms Anele said the strategic postings cut across operational theatres, training institutions and key administrative offices.
A lawyer, Festus Ogun, claimed President Bola Tinubu wants to run for president in 2027 without strong opposition candidates.
