No fewer than 6,260 terrorists and criminals were neutralized in joint operations nationwide in the last two years.
Brigadier-General Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, Deputy Director, Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this during the interactive session, said 14,138 suspects were arrested, while 5,365 civilians were rescued within the period.
Brigadier-General Abu-Mawashi said during the operations, weapons and ammunition were recovered, including thousands of rounds and hundreds of assault rifles and other arms.
“Niger Delta: N83 billion worth of stolen crude was recovered, 103 criminals killed and 2,760 suspects arrested.
“North East: 1,246 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists neutralized, 2,467 arrested and 1,920 civilians rescued.
“North West: 1,374 bandits killed, 2,160 arrested and 3,288 hostages rescued.
“North Central: 730 terrorists killed, 7,153 arrested and 1,510 civilians rescued.
“South East (Operation Udoka): 440 terrorists killed and 1,677 arrested.
“South West: 80 criminals killed, 1,763 arrested and 89 kidnap victims rescued,” he said.
Meanwhile, Operation Hadin Kai has destroyed a factory where Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were being made by terrorists.
Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, spokesman of the Nigerian Air Force, told reporters in Abuja that the airstrikes followed intelligence reports of terrorists’ activity in the area.
Air Commodore Ejodame said surveillance confirmed the presence of an IED-making site and vehicles, which were struck in precision passes by NAF aircraft.
He said: “The operation is a major blow to terrorists’ fighting capabilities, as the successful strikes not only disrupted their command and control as well as logistics chains but also sent shockwaves through their ranks.
“This significantly degraded their morale and operational momentum. It reinforces NAF’s resolve to degrade terrorist capabilities and enhance security in the North East”.
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