By: Bayero Ade
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that Nigerian troops eliminated 358 terrorists, apprehended 431 suspects, and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages between January 1 and 31.
According to NAN, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, DHQ spokesperson Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba stated that the military has maintained a high level of operations in its counter-terrorism and insurgency campaigns across the country.
The troops also recovered 370 weapons and 4,972 rounds of ammunition, including 105 AK47 rifles, 25 locally-made guns, 32 Dane guns, 23 pump-action shotguns, 3,066 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, 758 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, 980 cartridges, 72 assorted arms, and 500 rounds of various ammunition.
In the North-East, Buba highlighted the success of Operation Hadin Kai, which carried out both ground and air offensives, neutralizing 193 terrorists, arresting 89 suspects, and rescuing 39 hostages. Additionally, 95 Boko Haram/ISWAP combatants and their families surrendered to the troops.
In the North-Central, Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke eliminated 22 extremists, arrested 149 individuals, and rescued 73 hostages, while recovering a variety of weapons and ammunition.
The North-West saw Operation Fasan Yamma neutralizing 102 terrorists, arresting 134 suspects, and rescuing 100 kidnapped individuals, along with seizing large quantities of weapons and ammunition.
In the South-South, Operation Delta Safe apprehended 59 oil thieves and thwarted an estimated N2 billion in oil theft. The troops also recovered 2.7 million litres of stolen crude oil and over 40,000 litres of illegal petroleum products.
Finally, in the South-East, Operation UDO KA neutralized 41 terrorists, arrested 57 suspects, and rescued 37 hostages.
Buba concluded by affirming that the Nigerian armed forces are committed to securing the country and ensuring the safety of its citizens through ongoing operations against terrorists and other criminal groups.
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