By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja
The Nigerian Armed Forces remain steadfast in their ongoing counter-insurgency efforts against terrorist activities and their collaborators nationwide.
In a recent update, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, reported that within a week, troops successfully neutralized 120 terrorists, apprehended 105 suspects, and secured the release of 43 kidnapped individuals.
General Buba noted that troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North East conducted air Interdiction which recorded credible reports and confirmatory ISR on the converging of BH/ISWAP terrorists arounds Mandara Mountains, the locations was acquired and engaged with stores on boards, battle damage assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their logistics destroyed.
In the North West, he stated that the Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted offensive operations and arrested terrorists in Talata Mafara, Shinkafi, Kaura Namoda, Anka and Gusau LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Batsari, Danmusa, Malumfashi and Jibia LGAs of Katsina State.
"Troops also conducted similar operations in Isa, Illela, Gudu, Tangaza, Rabah and Sabon Birnin LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Chikun and Kaduna Metropolis of Kaduna State.
According to the statement, the Joint Task Force Operation SAFE HAVEN in the North Central region neutralized 7 terrorists, arrested 14 persons and rescued 11 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 3 locally fabricated pistols, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 5 live cartridges and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
Furthermore, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE conducted offensive operations that lead to the arrest of 5 violent extremists and rescue of 3 kidnapped hostages.
troops arrested 6 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages, troops recovered 21 assorted weapons and 124 assorted ammunition, including 4 vehicles, 6 motorcycles and 4 mobile phones amongst other items.
In the South South he stated that, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 631,709 litres of stolen crude oil, 3,140 litres of illegally refined AGO and 2,250 litres of PMS.
Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 10 crude oil cooking ovens, 10 dugout pits, 12 boats, 4 storage tanks and 10 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 3 pumping machines, 12 speedboats, 20 drums, 2 motorcycles, one mobile phone and 4 vehicles among others.
"Troops apprehended 6 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops also recovered 7 magazines, 13 assorted arms and 96 assorted ammunitions, he stated.
General Buba explained that, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 8 terrorists, arrested 14 violent extremists and rescued 10 kidnapped hostages.
General Buba also said, all recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.
Sonic Reporters reports that these achievements demonstrate the Nigeria Armed Forces remain committed to maintaining success in ongoing operational engagements.
General Buba stated that, citizens can expect continued improvements in the effectiveness and efficiency of military operations.
