Nigerian navy eliminates 53 terrorists in two weeks – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters says troops of the armed forces have eradicated 53 terrorists and different criminals in varied operations in North-east, North-central and North-west within the final two weeks.

The Director, Defence Media Operations,. Musa Danmadami, a serious normal, mentioned this on Thursday in Abuja on the bi-weekly information convention on the operations of the armed forces.

Mr Danmadami mentioned the troops additionally apprehended no fewer than 59 terrorists and kidnappers, in addition to their collaborators, whereas 118 kidnapped victims throughout the theatres of operation have been rescued throughout the interval.

Within the North-east, he mentioned, troops of Operation Hadin Kai sustained offensive operation towards Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists.

Mr Danmadami mentioned the offensive led to the killing of 29 terrorists and the seize of 20 others, whereas 54 victims who escaped from the terrorists have been rescued by the troops.

He added {that a} complete of 974 terrorists comprising 77 grownup males, 364 grownup females and 533 youngsters surrendered to troops at completely different areas throughout the interval.

In accordance with him, troops recovered 14 AK47 rifles, two NSVT weapons, three PKT MG, three Gun Vehicles, 188 rounds of seven.62 x 54mm ammunition, 142 rounds of 12.7x108mm ammunition, 110 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition, 27 cartridges, 18 dane weapons, 17 AK47 magazines and Improvised Explosive Machine wires.

“Different objects recovered embody two grinding machines, one vulcanizing machine, one mechanic software field, tyre rims, three pairs of Boko Haram uniforms, shovel, luggage of various meals stuff, cartons of spaghetti, medical provides, photo voltaic panels, 12 bikes, 13 bicycles, cellphones, boafeng radio, pouches, one car and the sum of N2.3 million money.

“All recovered objects and apprehended suspects have been handed over to the related authorities for additional motion.

“Equally, the rescued terrorists escapees and members of their households have been profiled and given medical consideration, whereas the surrendered terrorists and members of their households are additionally being profiled for additional motion,” he mentioned

The defence spokesperson mentioned the air part carried out a number of air interdiction operations on terrorists enclaves and logistics, neutralizing a number of terrorists and destroying their constructions and logistics.

Within the North-central, he mentioned the troops of Operations Whirl Stroke and Protected Haven apprehended 9 suspected kidnappers and 9 different criminals, and rescued 21 kidnapped civilians.

In accordance with him, objects recovered embody two AK47 rifles, two pistols, two pistol rounds, machetes, 4 ATM playing cards, 5 SIM playing cards, cellphones and different sundry objects.

Within the North-west, Mr Danmadami mentioned the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralised 24 terrorists, apprehended 19 suspected criminals and rescued 43 kidnapped civilians in several operations throughout the interval.

He mentioned that the troops recovered 10 AK47 rifles, 9 AK47 magazines, 14 dane weapons, 28 rounds of seven.62mm particular, six bikes, radios and 76 rustled cattle.

In accordance with him, all recovered objects, arrested suspects and rescued civilians have been handed over to related authorities for additional motion.

He added that the air part of Operation HADARIN DAJI carried out a number of air interdiction operations at recognized terrorist enclave at Mai Photo voltaic in Maru Native Authorities Space of Zamfara, killing a number of terrorists within the airstrike.

(NAN)