The Defence Headquarters mentioned the troops working in numerous theatres have within the final one week, eradicated 40 terrorists, apprehended 259 others, together with criminals throughout the nation.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this identified whereas addressing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces throughout the nation on Thursday in Abuja.
Buba mentioned the armed forces performed synchronised strikes between the bottom and air forces on terrorist enclaves and hideouts.
Based on him, the mix of these offensive posture resulted in over 40 terrorists being neutralised and 191 apprehended.
He added that the troops recovered 72 assorted weapons and 338 assorted ammunition in addition to rescued 80 kidnapped hostages in the course of the week.
Based on him, troops recovered 165 rounds of seven.62mm NATO and one PKM barrel amongst others.
Within the North East, Buba mentioned the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised seven terrorists, arrested eight and rescued 19 kidnapped hostages throughout interval.
Within the North Central, he mentioned the troops of Operations Secure Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralised 4 terrorists, arrested 16 and rescued eight kidnapped hostages in addition to recovered arms and ammunition.
Within the North West, Buba mentioned the troops of Operations Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch neutralised 9 terrorists, arrested six others and rescued 15 kidnapped hostages and recovered 4 AK-47 rifles, two dane weapons, 40 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammo, 84 rounds of 12.7mm ammo, 19 magazines, amongst others.
He mentioned that the air part of Hadarin Daji had on Dec. 16, in separate shut air assist operations performed air interdictions on the enclaves of two terrorist leaders generally known as Rabe and Alhaji Maidawa in Danmusa and Kankara native authorities areas of Katsina State.
Based on him, the places are noticed to be energetic of bandits actions. Subsequently, the targets have been acquired and attacked with rockets and cannons in a number of passes.
“The Battle Harm Evaluation revealed that a number of terrorists have been neutralised and their constructions in addition to logistics have been destroyed.
“Additionally, the air part of Operation Whirl Punch performed air interdiction on terrorists whereas withdrawing to their hideouts.
“Accordingly, targets have been trailed and bought in addition to engaged with precision munition.
“The Battle Harm Evaluation and native sources confirmed that a number of terrorists, together with key management, have been neutralised within the air strike.
“Additionally, the air part supplied shut assist and evacuation for troops in misery,” he mentioned.