Nigeria army neutralises 36 terrorists, arrests 163 criminals – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have within the final two weeks eradicated 36 terrorists and apprehended no fewer than 163 suspected criminals and gunmen throughout theatres of operation.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, stated this whereas giving replace on the operations of the armed forces on the bi-weekly information briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr Buba, a significant common, stated the troops arrested 137 gunmen, three gunrunners, two kidnappers, six collaborators, 15 perpetrators of oil theft, two kidnappers and 6 collaborators.

The defence spokesperson stated the troops additionally recovered the sum of N3.1 million, rescued 140 kidnapped hostages, recovered 37 weapons and 370 ammunition.

He listed the arms recovered as 16 AK47 rifles, six pump motion weapons, six Dane weapons, three fabricated rifles, two domestically made pistol, 199 rounds of seven.62mm particular, six rounds of seven.62mm NATO, 9 AK47 magazines and two G3 magazines.

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“Additionally recovered had been eight autos, 45 bikes, 32 cell phones and 925 machetes, and 151 machete sharpeners.”

On oil theft, Mr Buba stated the troops found and destroyed 61 dugout pits, 32 picket boats, 87 storage tanks, one speedboat, 32 cooking ovens, three outboard engine, one generator, two pumping machines and 36 unlawful refining websites.

He added that 310,700 litres of stolen crude oil, 14,675 litres Automotive Fuel Oil, 49,000 Twin Objective Kerosene and 5 litres of Premium Motor Spirit.

Within the North-east, Mr Buba stated the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 9 terrorists and arrested 19 insurgents, six terrorist collaborators and couriers and rescued 12 hostages throughout the interval.

He stated a complete of 313 terrorists comprising 12 male adults, 138 feminine adults and 162 kids surrendered to troops at completely different places throughout the theatres of operation.

In response to him, the air part attacked and degraded terrorists who had been gathered at a hideout in Wulade.

In North-central, Mr Buba stated the troops of Operations Secure Haven and Whirl Stoke carried out a number of operations in Benue, Nasarawa, Plateau and Taraba, eliminating and apprehending criminals.

He stated the troops of Op Secure Haven recovered two AK 47 rifles, three Dane weapons, 15 rounds of seven.62mm Particular ammo and a pair of army uniform belonging to a dismissed soldier recognized as Bashir Abass.

In response to him, preliminary investigation revealed that one of many recovered AK 47 rifle belongs to the dismissed soldier who’s at massive with two terrorists members.

“In the midst of operations, troops recovered three AK47 rifles, three Dane weapons, one domestically fabricated pistol, one domestically made gun, 23 rounds of seven.62mm particular, one cartridge, three cell phones, a pair of camouflage, jack knife

“In the midst of operation, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke recovered one pistol, 40 rounds of seven.62mm particular, 4 rounds of seven.62mm NATO, two G3 magazines, one car, one motorbike, one cell phone and a pair of black boots.

“Moreover, troops neutralised one terrorist, arrested 13 suspects and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages,” he stated.

Within the North-west, Mr Buba stated the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji rescued kidnapped hostages and arrested some terrorists in Jibia, Matazu and Funtua Native Authorities Areas all in Katsina State.

He stated that troops additionally foiled assaults on farmers, carried out a number of air interdictions and recovered arms and ammunition in Maru and Zurmi Native Authorities Areas of Zamfara.

He added that troops rescued 20 kidnapped hostages and recovered one AK47 rifle, 4 AK47 rifle magazines, two rounds of seven.62mm particular ammo, one motorbike and 80 livestock.

In response to him, troops of Operation Whirl Punch arrested a bandit collaborator and logistics provide, rescued kidnapped hostages and recovered weapons and ammunition in Chikun and Kajuru Native Authorities Areas of Kaduna State.

“The air part carried out acquired goal on terrorist camp at Hanawanka, a Boko Haram Terrorist camp in Shiroro Native Authorities Space of Niger State the place terrorists had been neutralised with bombs and rockets.

“The operation is certainly one of a number of carried out by the air part.

“In the midst of operation, the troops neutralised 11 terrorists and recovered two fabricated rifle, 16 rounds of seven.62mm particular, three bikes and 80 livestock.

“Troops additionally arrested 16 terrorist, logistic suppliers or collaborators and rescued two kidnapped hostages,” he added.

(NAN)