465 hostages were freed and 715 terrorists killed in April - DHQ

According to the Nigerian Defence Headquarters, 465 kidnapped hostages were released in April, and troops killed over 715 terrorists in that same month.

During a biweekly media briefing in Abuja, Maj-Gen Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operation, revealed these.

Buba emphasized that eliminating terrorist organizations is a must in order to shield citizens from additional harm.

He added that the military’s coordinated use of air and ground forces allowed them to accomplish the task.

He claimed that operations in April comprised fighting patrols, ambushes, and raids using aircraft assets to locate and attack terrorist commanders and their bases. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

He said, “The synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces during the period under review resulted in over 715 terrorists neutralised.

“During the process, troops arrested 146 persons and rescued 465 kidnapped hostages.

“Furthermore, troops recovered 937 assorted weapons, 23,034 assorted ammunition, and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over N2 billion (N2,572,397,190),” he said.

He listed some of the engagements of the troops and the successes they recorded in the fourth month of the year.

“On April 13, 2024, during the airstrikes, three senior terrorist commanders (Ali Dawud, Bakura Fallujah, and Mallam Ari) were neutralised at Kolleram Village along Lake Chad.

“Additionally, on April 15, 2024, the enclave of terrorist commander, Babaru, in Kankara LGA of Katsina State was destroyed. On April 19, 2024, the terrorist hideout belonging to a senior terrorist commander, Kamilu Buzaru, in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State was decimated.

“Similarly, on April 20, 2024, a gathering of senior terrorist commanders, Ado Ailero and Kamilu Buzaru in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State was disrupted by airstrikes. Battle Damage Assessment of all these strikes revealed that several terrorist combatants and their commanders were neutralised,” he added.

In the North-East, the military spokesperson reported that Operation Hadin Kai troops conducted missions in the Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle, and the Tumbus around Lake Chad, resulting in the elimination of 248 terrorists, the arrest of 422 and the rescue of 163 kidnapped hostages.

Additionally, he said 714 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, along with their families, surrendered, with recovered items including 208 AK-47 rifles, 34 fabricated guns, 45 Dane guns, and various caches of ammunition.

In the North-Central area, he said Operation Safe Haven neutralised 32 terrorists, arrested 148, and rescued 35 kidnap victims, seizing weapons and ammunition.

Maj-General Buba said Operation Whirl Stroke targeted criminal strongholds, killed 60 terrorists, arrested 99, and rescued 57 hostages, with arms and ammunition also recovered.

In the North-East, Operation Hadarin Daji, he said, continued efforts against terrorists, killing 297, apprehending 141, and rescuing 143 hostages, with significant weapon and ammunition recoveries.

In the South-South, the Operation Delta Safe operations, according to him, targeted violent extremists, crude oil theft, and illegal refining, resulting in killings, arrests, and significant recoveries as well as successes of Operation UDO KA in the South-East.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/05/03/465-hostages-were-freed-and-715-terrorists-killed-in-april-dhq/

Finally made FTC
Kudos to our gallant military on their achievements

My only annoyance is that those they arrested would be released back to the society as repentant bandits.

If criminals are not made to face the consequences of their actions, by serving jail term it clearly means we're running a lawless society.

Imagine the 715 terrorists are still alive! The country would have recorded more kidnappings and killings in April.

Things get better when you take your job seriously

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Damnnn niggar

Isoright

Ok

hmmm

Noted

Tbh, I think there has been reduced terrorist activities. So what has Buhari been doing all these years?
Man, I still don't understand how one person could be this incompetent.

And of course, the language has also changed from "bandit" to "terrorist"

Nazgul:
My only annoyance is that those they arrested would be released back to the society as repentant bandits.

If criminals are not made to face the consequences of their actions, by serving jail term it clearly mean we're running a lawless society.

I agree with you brother..

In fact, in this case, termination of existence makes more sense and equivalent in measurement to the offence of terrorism/banditry.
Hardly anyone survive their trauma!

Akiko Tortoise and the 12 animals


That was how my grandfather killed 5 lions with his walking stick

Personally I cannot trust the words of a man whose facial expressions I cannot see. My advice to this man is to always take off his glasses before his routine media briefing.

465 Fulani herdsmen terrorists were freed and 715 innocent Nigerians killed by Nigerian Army in April - DHQ



Fixed, op please correct your title, thanks

Anyone who believes this sh!t of bulls, I have an airport for sale at my backyard, very cheap. DM for negotiation

freed or ransom paid

Lol

Enough killings


Kill the ideology

Lmao 😂

Statistics full everywhere for naija .

Nepa
Food
Drug
Malaria

Even
Death and hostage

Hmm

Dear DHQ,Forget all this hype,and yet some emirs don gbawador frm their various communities because of .....,u knw nau,just to mention the least.Abeg abeg weather hot,carry ur rifles instead of hype cos these young bandits now sew jalabia with una camou(khaki)

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465 hostages were freed and 715 terrorists killed in April - DHQ


https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/05/03/465-hostages-were-freed-and-715-terrorists-killed-in-april-dhq/

Great accomplishment!
Kudos to the Nig. Armed forces

Pictures or idontblvit

I hope we don't get a bad news this weekend

COMRADES have you seen any dead body killed by the army profiled as a bandit or terrorist?
Abeg tell me

Stop the cap

Another FAT lie by your COWARDLY military! Show Nigerians the evidence NOT just your LIES!