Abuja, Aug. 3, 2923 – Nigerian troops killed 36 terrorists and arrested 143 criminals across the various theatres of operations in the last two weeks.
The troops also rescued 140 kidnapped citizens across the country.
Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, said these in Abuja on Thursday at the bi-weekly press briefing by the military.
“In the course of operations, troops of Operation Safe Haven recovered three AK47 rifles, three Dane guns, one locally fabricated pistol, one locally made gun, 23 rounds of 7.62mm special, one cartridge, three mobile phones, a pair of camouflage, a jackknife.
“Also, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke recovered one pistol, 40 rounds of 7.62mm special, four rounds of 7.62mm NATO, two G3 magazines, one vehicle, one motorcycle, one mobile phone, and a pair of black boots.
“Additionally, troops neutralised one terrorist, arrested 13 suspects and rescued nine kidnapped hostages.
“Similarly, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji recovered one AK47 rifle, 4 AK47 rifle magazines, 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one motorcycle, and 80 livestock. Troops also rescued 20 kidnapped hostages.
“In the course of the operation, troops of Operation Whirl Punch neutralised 11 terrorists and recovered two fabricated rifles, 16 rounds of 7.62mm special, three motorcycles, and 80 livestock.
“Troops also arrested 16 terrorists, logistic suppliers, or collaborators and rescued two kidnapped hostages.”
