The Nigerian Armed Forces has within a week been able to decimate the operation of terrorists and unwanted elements in the country.
In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed that the Nigerian armed forces, between September 15 and 22, eliminated 52 terrorists, apprehended 60, and rescued 61 kidnapped hostages in various operations.
During this period, seven terrorists, including five adult males and two adult females, surrendered to the troops.
The troops also seized a significant arsenal, recovering a total of 77 weapons and 658 types of ammunition. This includes 53 AK47 rifles, two AK47 rifles loaded with 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 18 locally fabricated rifles, one beretta pistol, and three pump-action guns.
They also confiscated 15 vehicles, 12 motorcycles, 12 bicycles, five mobile phones, 12 cutlasses, two generator sets, two gas cylinders, 133 livestock, cash sum of N602,000 and Airtel airtime worth N8,000.
In the South-South region, Operation Delta Safe thwarted oil thieves and seized items valued at an estimated N946.38 million, including 496,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 83,400 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,200 litres of PMS, and various equipment.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba emphasized that the military’s mission to combat terrorism and violent extremist groups remains unwavering.
Regional Breakdown
Operations continue in various regions, including the North East, North West, North Central, and South East, with a focus on ambushes, raids, rescue operations, fighting patrols, and cordon and search activities.
In particular, Operation Whirl Stroke conducted 22 operations, 13 fighting patrols, six confidence-building patrols, and one raid operation within the review period.
Furthermore, Joint Task Force Operations UDO KA and Operation Search and Flush in the South East region apprehended five suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists in Ebonyi and Anambra.
The military remains dedicated to improving security and calls on citizens to report any relevant information to aid their efforts.
