The Nigerian military reported that they killed 147 terrorists, arrested 381 suspects, and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages across the country within a week.
DHQ spokesman Edward Buba shared this during a briefing on the armed forces’ operations on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr Buba said the troops (military) recovered 74 assorted weapons and 3,498 ammunition, comprising one Dushku, one RPG bomb, one RPG charger, 42 AK47 rifles, 10 fabricated rifles, and 13 Dane guns.
“Also recovered are one FN rifle, one revolver pistol, one locally made pistol, 27 magazines, one AK47 dummy rifle, one AK47 top cover and one Baofeng radio. Others are 288 rounds of RG55 ammo, 40 rounds of CJ95 ammo, 2,466 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 470 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 73 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, and 112 rounds of 7.62x39mm.
“They also include 42 live cartridges, six vehicles, 32 motorcycles and eight mobile phones, amongst other items. During the week under review, troops neutralised 147 and arrested 381 persons. Troops also arrested 23 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages,’’ he said.
In the North-East, Buba reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai eliminated 81 terrorists, arrested 52 suspects, and rescued 34 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, 94 terrorists, including 19 adult males, 26 adult females, and 49 children, surrendered to the troops within the region.
In the North-Central region, Buba stated that troops from Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralized 17 insurgents, arrested 101 violent extremists, and rescued 23 kidnapped hostages during the week.
In the North-West, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch took out 39 terrorists, apprehended 192 suspects, and rescued 50 kidnapped hostages, along with recovering a cache of arms.
In the South-South, Mr Buba said the troops of Operation Delta Safe recovered 920,800 litres of stolen crude oil, 88,760 litres of illegally refined diesel, and 7,500 litres of petrol. He added that troops discovered and destroyed 15 dugout pits, 17 boats, 62 drums, one receiver, and 27 storage tanks, as well as 84 illegal refining sites.
“Troops neutralised one terrorist and apprehended 23 suspected oil thieves and other violent extremists and also recovered nine assorted weapons, 10 magazines, and 63 assorted ammunitions,’’ he said.
In the South-East, Mr. Buba reported that troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized nine terrorists, arrested eight violent extremists, and rescued six kidnapped hostages.
In the South-West, he stated that troops of Operation AWATSE apprehended five violent extremists and recovered four AK47 rifles, a locally fabricated pistol, and 110 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, among other items.
He also noted that the recently intensified Nigerian military efforts against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta are already leading to a significant increase in the nation’s crude oil production.
“Though we are not yet where we want to be in terms of daily crude oil production, troops will sustain the renewed vigour and momentum till the crude oil production target is achieved and exceeded. Overall, we are constantly assessing our actions, adjusting and amending our operations in order to annihilate terrorists across.
“Accordingly, troops are working decisively to kill the terrorists, stop the insecurity, and ensure the safety of citizens across the country. Citizens are urged to note that winning the war depends not only on the military, weapons, and finances,’’ he said.
(NAN)
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