By Mariam Sanni
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE in Plateau State arrested 39 criminal elements, rescued four kidnap victims and recovered $4,500 as a proceed from the sale of rustled cows.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major-General Micheal Onoja, in a statement yesterday, explained that between January 19 and 23, troops conducted offensive operations in Bokkos, Bassa, Jos North, Jos South, Riyom, Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Wase Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
He disclosed that they also conducted operations in Kaura and Jamaá Local Government Areas of Kaduna State and during the firefights, some extremists were neutralised, 39 other criminals were arrested, while four kidnap victims were rescued.
According to him, arms and ammunition were also recovered from them, adding that the recovered weapons are in troops custody for further action.
Similarly, he stated that troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA sustained operational tempo throughout the period, noting that during several firefights, a significant number of terrorists were neutralised, while kidnap victims were rescued.
He disclosed that troops conducted offensive operations in Maru, Anka, Kaura Namoda, Bungudu, Tsafe, Talata Mafara and Birnin Magaji Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
“Troops conducted operations in Batsari and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State, as well as Tangaza and Wurno Local Government Areas of Sokoto State.
“Other areas covered during the week include Giwa and Birnin Gwari Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
“During these operations, several terrorists were neutralised, 10 of them were apprehended, while seven kidnapped victims were rescued. Weapons, vehicles and livestock were recovered from them. Recovered weapons are in troops custody for further action,” he stated.
The military spokesman emphasised that the armed forces deeply appreciate the unwavering support of the Nigerian people, whose cooperation, timely information and trust remain critical to operational success.
He assured that as operations continue across all theatres, the military remains steadfast in its constitutional responsibility to defend the sovereignty of Nigeria and ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens.
