The Defence Headquarters has announced significant victories against terrorists and oil thieves across Nigeria.
In the past week, troops eliminated 96 terrorists, including five IPOB/ESN commanders, and arrested 227 others. They also rescued 157 kidnapped hostages and arrested 45 oil thieves.
Additionally, troops destroyed 60 illegal refining sites, recovered 712,535 liters of stolen crude oil, and denied oil thieves N712 million.
Operations were conducted across various regions, including the North East, North Central, North West, and South-South.
Notable successes include:
- Neutralizing 54 terrorists in the North East
- Arresting 36 violent extremists in the North Central
- Rescuing 32 kidnapped hostages in the North West
- Destroying illegal refining sites and recovering stolen oil in the South-South
The military has assured continued efforts to degrade terrorist capabilities and protect Nigerian citizens and resources.
