The Nigerian Armed Forces have neutralized about 1,166 terrorists, and arrested 1,096 suspected terrorists in the month of August, 2024.
Troops have also rescued a total of 721 kidnapped victims from terrorists/Bandits after several gunfights and engagements.
During the operations, troops discovered and destroyed 119 illegal refinery sites and denied oil theft if an estimated sum of over N5 billion (5,045,160,010.00) and denied oil theft of an estimated sum over N5bn (N5,045,160,010.00).
Major Gen Tukur Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations who made this known on Thursday said, “Several terrorist leaders and commanders were taken off the battlefield as a result, during the month.
“Those in the North East include: Munir Arika, Sani Dilla (aka Dan Hausawan Jibilarram), Ameer Modu, Dan Fulani Fari Fari, Bakoura Araina Chikin, Dungusu, Abu Darda and Abu Rijab.
“Others in the NW include; Kachalla Dan Ali Garin Fadama, Kachalla Dan Mani Na Inna, Kachalla Basiru Zakariyya, Sani Baka Tsine, Inusa Zangon Kuzi, Ibrahim, Tukur and Kamilu Buzaru, among others.
Major Gen Buba said the recoveries of arms and ammunition made in August include 391 weapons, 15,234 ammunition comprising 208 AK47 rifles, 54 locally fabricated guns, 53 Dane guns, 36 pump action guns, 10,452 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,991 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 293 cartridges, 42 assorted arms and 2,498 assorted ammunitions.
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In the Niger Delta, troops recovered 5,047,150 litres of stolen crude oil, 1,152,500 litres of illegally refined AGO, 320 litres of DPK and 28,500 litres of PMS amongst another item.
Detailing the operations, the DMO said, “Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East neutralized 55 terrorists, arrested 39 suspects and rescued 27 kidnappers hostages.
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“Troops recovered 42 AK47 rifles, one fabricated AK47 rifle, 5 Dane guns, 2 MBRL rockets, one 122mm bomb, 2 UXOs, 4 fabricated guns, 576 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 242 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 9 magazines, 18 motorcycles and 19 mobile phones and the sum of N823,350.00.
