The Nigerian Armed Forces have recorded significant successes in their ongoing counter-terrorism operations, neutralizing 165 terrorists and arresting 273 suspects across the country.
Operations Summary:
- 188 kidnapped hostages rescued
- 789,200 liters of stolen crude oil recovered
- 64,950 liters of illegally refined diesel seized
- 153 assorted weapons and 2,182 rounds of ammunition recovered
- 65 illegal refining sites destroyed
Regional Breakdown:
- Northeast (Operation Hadin Kai): 83 terrorists neutralized, 56 suspects arrested, 50 hostages rescued
- North Central (Operation Safe Haven): 8 extremists neutralized, 39 suspects arrested, 33 hostages rescued
- Northwest (Operation Hadarin Daji): 40 terrorists neutralized, 21 suspects arrested, 23 hostages rescued
- South-South (Operation Delta Safe): Oil thieves and economic saboteurs intercepted, 789,000 liters of stolen crude oil recovered
- Southeast (Operation Udoka): 9 terrorists neutralized, 21 suspects arrested, 14 hostages rescued
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, praised the military’s progress in dismantling terror groups and securing the nation. He warned against inflammatory comments or actions that could hinder ongoing operations.
Key Points:
- 165 terrorists neutralized
- 273 suspects arrested
- 188 hostages rescued
- Significant quantities of stolen crude oil and ammunition recovered
- Military commits to protecting citizens and securing the nation.
Vanguard.