Mohammed Goni, acting military information officer for Operation Hadin Kai, said four terrorists were killed while some troops sustained injuries.
Over 150 terrorist commanders, fighters and affiliates surrendered to troops across the North-East, with ammunition and weapons recovered this week.
The statement said the terrorist surrendered at about 6:45 a.m. on July 25, 2026.
The military said troops remain in aggressive pursuit of the fleeing terrorists.
The military said the hostages were rescued following sustained offensive operations by troops against ISWAP strongholds in the Lake Chad region.
Mr Uba said the military high command had commended the troops for their gallantry and swift response.
Mr Uba disclosed that troops recovered seven AK-47 rifles, eight magazines and four RPG bombs.
British and German attaches have reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.
Mr Uba said the troops, under Operation Desert Sanity V, also recovered illicit substances during the arrest on Friday.
Two senior military officers; a major and a lieutenant, were affected in the attack.
