By Mariam Sanni
Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Army neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended 57 suspects and rescued 45 kidnapped victims across the country in one week.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Michael Onoja made this known yesterday in Abuja, while giving an update on nationwide military operations within the week.
Onoja said troops also recovered large cache of arms, vehicles and ammunition, while dismantling criminal and terrorist networks in multiple theatres of operation.
In the North East, he said troops of Operation HADIN KAI killed several terrorists, apprehended 11 collaborators, rescued eight kidnapped commuters and destroyed multiple terrorist camps.
He added that air interdiction missions in Sambisa neutralised additional terrorists and destroyed their storage facilities.
Under Operation FASAN YAMMA, Onoja said troops killed several terrorists and bandits, apprehended 15 suspects and rescued 13 kidnapped victims across Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Kaduna, and Niger States.
He added that troops also recovered weapons, vehicles, livestock and intercepted a suspected terrorist arms dealer with N4 million in cash and military-grade weapons.
In the North Central, Onoja added that troops of Operations ENDURING PEACE and WHIRL STROKE killed scores of extremists, apprehended 11 suspects, including a notorious terrorist, Umar Idi (aka Lere).
He added that 19 kidnapped victims were rescued, alongside the recovery of weapons, vehicles and illicit funds.
The defence spokesman said troops of DELTA SAFE foiled oil theft worth N173 million, destroyed 11 illegal refining sites and arrested 13 criminals.
In the South East, troops of Operation UDO KA rescued five kidnapped victims, arrested seven criminals and eliminated terrorists safe havens in Enugu State through coordinated air strikes.
He commended them for their courage and professionalism, urging continued public support and intelligence sharing.
He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to protect lives and property, and to national sovereignty, until peace is fully restored nationwide.
