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Insurgency: Troops Neutralise 152 Terrorists, Arrest 109 Others
The Nigerian military has eliminated 152 terrorists, arrested 109 suspects, and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages in addition to the recovery of a cache of arms and other items.
This is contained in the latest weekly report from the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba.
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The report said troops in the North East; Operation HADIN KAI achieved notable successes, including the surrender of Boko Haram/ISWAP/JAS terrorists, ambush operations, and the discovery of UXOs.
According to the report, troops also conducted arrest and offensive operations, neutralising 63 terrorists, arresting 38 suspects, and rescuing 35 kidnapped hostages.
The report further disclosed that Operation SAFE HAVEN troops in the North Central region conducted offensive and counter/anti-kidnapping operations, arresting 18 violent extremists and rescuing 14 kidnapped hostages while troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized three terrorists, arresting 22 violent extremists, and rescuing 14 kidnapped hostages.
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In the North West, Operation HADARIN DAJI troops conducted ambush operations, fighting patrols, and counter/anti-kidnapping operations, neutralizing 105 terrorists, arresting 21 suspects, and rescuing 36 kidnapped hostages.
Operation WHIRL PUNCH troops also recorded successes, neutralizing 16 terrorists, arresting nine suspects, and rescuing two kidnapped hostages.
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