Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized 114 other terrorists including a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja, saying the success was recorded during a series of strategic operations across the country.
Major General Buba stated that troops targeted terrorist logistics hubs and other facilities tied to insurgent activities, with a focus on dismantling operational capabilities and disrupting terror networks.
“During the week under review: 115 terrorists neutralized, 238 suspects arrested, 138 kidnapped hostages rescued.
“The troops also recovered significant weaponry, including: 145 assorted weapons (including AK-47 rifles, GPMGs, and fabricated rifles) 3,825 rounds of ammunition Grenades, RPG bombs, and other explosive devices.
“North-East (Operation Hadin Kai): 61 terrorists neutralized, 34 suspects arrested, 32 kidnapped hostages rescued.
“North-Central (Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke): 18 violent extremists neutralized, 48 suspects captured, 48 kidnapped hostages rescued.
“North-West (Operation Hadarin Daji): 28 terrorists killed, 77 apprehended, 57 kidnapped hostages rescued” Major General Buba said.
He said the military also conducted air interdictions on the hideouts of high-profile terrorist leaders in Katsina State’s Safana and Batsari areas and the airstrikes have destroyed critical structures and neutralized several insurgents.
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