Military Crushes Terror Cells Across Regions, Arrests 100 Suspects

‎Military Crushes Terror Cells Across Regions, Arrests 100 Suspects
‎Rescues 29 Victims
In ‎the North-East, troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralised scores of Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) fighters

‎The Nigerian military has recorded significant operational successes across multiple regions of the country, neutralising dozens of terrorists, arresting more than 100 criminal suspects, and rescuing at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated security operations.

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‎Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the outcome of military operations conducted between January 19 and January 23.

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‎According to Onoja, the operations were intelligence-driven and executed in collaboration with other security agencies, in line with the Rules of Engagement, international humanitarian law, and respect for human rights.

‎He said the sustained offensives disrupted terrorist and criminal networks, led to the recovery of arms and ammunition, and helped restore relative calm in several previously volatile communities.

‎In the North-East, troops of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai neutralised scores of Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) fighters during operations across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

‎He disclosed that seven suspects were arrested while four abducted persons were rescued in Damboa, Askira/Uba, Chibok, Mafa, Gwoza, and Biu local government areas of Borno State, as well as Michika and Damaturu LGAs of Adamawa and Yobe states.

‎Onoja added that air interdiction and armed reconnaissance missions carried out in Damboa, Abadam, and Doron Duguri areas of Borno State resulted in multiple precision strikes, with battle damage assessments confirming the neutralisation of dozens of terrorists and destruction of their equipment.

Military Crushes Terror Cells Across Regions, Arrests 100 Suspects — A Group of Military Personnel

‎In the North-West, troops under Operation Fansan Yamma neutralised several terrorists, arrested 10 suspects, and rescued seven kidnapped victims during operations in Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto, and Kaduna states. Weapons, vehicles, and rustled livestock were also recovered.

‎Similarly, in the North-Central region, troops of Operation Enduring Peace neutralised extremists, arrested 39 criminal elements, and rescued four kidnapped victims in Plateau and parts of Kaduna State. Items recovered included arms, ammunition, and $4,500 believed to be proceeds from cattle rustling.

‎Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke also arrested 11 suspected kidnappers and rescued six abducted persons across Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa states, and the Federal Capital Territory.

‎In the South-South, troops of Operation Delta Safe dismantled 20 illegal oil refining sites and arrested 31 suspects linked to oil theft and related crimes across Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, and Imo states.

‎In the South-East, Onoja said troops of Operation Udo Ka rescued eight Cameroonian nationals kidnapped by sea pirates in Cross River State, arrested three suspects in Anambra State, and received the surrender of about 80 militants along with their arms and ammunition.

‎The defence spokesman reaffirmed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and protecting lives and property, while urging the media to continue responsible and accurate reportage in support of national security efforts.