Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian troops deployed across various regions have, in the past week, neutralized approximately 197 terrorists, apprehended 310 individuals, and rescued 251 kidnapped hostages.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this information during a briefing on Thursday in Abuja.
Buba detailed that the troops also recovered 180 assorted weapons and 5,123 rounds of ammunition within the week.
Among the seized weapons were two PKT guns, 73 AK47 rifles, 17 locally fabricated guns, and thousands of rounds of different ammunition types.
In the North East, Operation Hadin Kai troops neutralized 83 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects, and rescued 48 kidnapped hostages.
According to information, they also recovered various weapons, including two PKT guns, 35 AK47 rifles, nine fabricated rifles, and 10 grenades.
In the North Central region, Operation Safe Haven troops neutralized 11 insurgents, arrested 64 violent extremists, and rescued 21 kidnapped hostages, in addition to seizing numerous arms.
Operation Whirl Stroke troops in the same region neutralized six terrorists, arrested 20 violent extremists, and rescued 36 kidnapped hostages, recovering two AK47 rifles and various ammunition in the process.
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In the North West, Operation Hadarin Daji troops neutralized 65 terrorists, arrested 80, and rescued 54 kidnapped hostages. They recovered 29 AK47 rifles, seven fabricated rifles, four dane guns, and 991 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, among other items.
Operation Whirl Punch troops neutralized 19 terrorists, arrested 18 suspects, and rescued 23 kidnapped hostages, recovering three AK47 rifles and 119 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
Buba emphasized the need for collaboration between the state government and locals, particularly in Zamfara, which has been identified as a hotspot for kidnapping.
He highlighted the severity of the security situation, noting that both the state governor and the Commissioner of Police have described kidnapping as a significant issue in the region.
“The military is on the ground there and we are fighting. Ours is to fight and to kill the terrorists and to destroy them. In this month alone, even up to yesterday, we have lost nine personnel which is a testament that we are working tirelessly to bring peace, to secure the land and create a safe environment for the people.
“I will end this by saying that it is close to impossible to win this war without the support of the people because of the caliber of people involved in kidnapping in Zamfara,” he stated.
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