The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria operating in different theatres of operation eliminated 105 terrorists and apprehended 140 others in the last one week.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this at a bi-weekly news briefing on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja.

Buba said the troops also arrested 26 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 86 kidnapped hostages in the South South region.

He added that the troops recovered 208 assorted weapons and 5,332 assorted ammunition comprising 95 AK47 rifles, one assault rifle, 39 locally fabricated guns, 34 Dane guns, 14 pump action guns, among others.

In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised seven terrorists and arrested four terrorists as well as recovered 20 AK47 rifles, two fabricated guns and 12 dane guns.

He added that 353 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 209 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 34 live cartridges, 62 mobile phones and the sum of N100,000, among others, were also recovered.


According to him, 224 ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters and their families comprising 23 adult males, 126 adult females and 87 children surrendered to troops in Bama and Konduga areas of Borno within the week.

In the North Central, Buba said the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralised 35 insurgents, arrested 65 violent extremists and 15 rescued kidnapped hostages.

He added that troops also recovered various caches of arms and ammunition within different theatres of operation.

In the North Central, the defence spokesman said the troops of Operations Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch, neutralised 57 insurgents, arrested five and rescued 66 kidnapped hostages during the week.

In the South-South, Buba said the troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 18 illegal refining sites and recovered 657,300 litres of stolen crude oil, 23,750 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,050 litres of DPK.

He added that the troops discovered and destroyed nine dugout pits, 19 boats and 21 storage tanks, 35 cooking ovens, nine vehicles, nine mobile phones, and three pump machines.

According to him, troops rescued three kidnapped hostages and apprehended 50 people suspected of oil theft and other violent extremists/insurgents as well as recovered 20 weapons and 243 ammunition, amongst other items.

In the South East, Buba said the troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised six insurgents, arrested five and recovered various types of arms and ammunition.

“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action,” he said.

Rexymania:
It's a lie my friend

KelGraphicz:
Some people in Nigeria don't want any good news in this country , especially in nairaland it's so sad

SenatePresdo:
Scam

The 140 they arrested threw away their guns and decided to get themselves handcuffed?

Scam

Rexymania:
It's a lie my friend

Kenochi:
God bless the Nigerian Army for the great job they are doing,pickin wey say him mama no go sleep,that pickin must ready to follow watch ceiling
Let the troops quietly go around decimating this group that of nuisances that have determined to hold the country hostage
Let the Attorney General be up and doing,once they hand over this group of bandits,kidnappers and criminals,the AG should try them and sentence them,this will serve as a deterrent to those thinking of continuing this line of business

It seems there is a group of people that have determined that no good news will come out of this country,they are ready to criticise,condenm and destroy anything that looks like progress
Sincerely,how do this people live,from dusk to dawn they are looking for things to condemn
I am yet to be convinced that this group of people will not be living a bitter life offline, remember constructive criticism is not bad but when this has turned into constant bitterness you better watch it
It might soon begin to affect your health