Nigerian Military Neutralizes 254 Terrorists, Arrests 368 Others in One Week

Nigerian military forces have made significant strides in their counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the country.

In just one week, troops have neutralized 254 terrorists, arrested 368 others, and rescued 73 kidnapped hostages.

This news comes as a major victory for the Nigerian armed forces in their ongoing fight against terrorist elements.

During the week under review, the troops recovered a massive cache of weapons and ammunition, including 131 AK47 rifles, two FN rifles, two G3 rifles, three SMGs, and 69 locally fabricated guns.

Other items recovered include seven pistols, 14 locally fabricated pistols, five revolver rifles, four revolver pistols, 45 Dane guns, four locally made single barrel, and two hand grenades.

In the North East, Operation Hadin Kai saw the neutralization of 63 Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, the arrest of 13 insurgents, and the recovery of 47 AK47 rifles and a large cache of arms and ammunition.

In the North Central, Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke eliminated 35 insurgents, arrested 72 others, and rescued five kidnapped hostages.

The North West witnessed the neutralization of 128 insurgents, the arrest of 27 others, and the rescue of 65 kidnapped hostages in various encounters.

In the South East, Operation UDO KA neutralised 28 insurgents, arrested two violent extremists, and rescued one kidnapped hostage.

In the South West, Operation AWATSE successfully conducted a cordon and search operation, apprehending nine suspected terrorists and rescuing four kidnapped hostages in Badagry and Ikorodu areas of Lagos State.

In the Niger Delta area, Operation Delta Safe discovered and destroyed 67 illegal refining sites with 131 dugout pits, 70 boats, 125 storage tanks, and 12 vehicles.

The troops also recovered 3.28 million litres of stolen crude oil, 224,050 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 5,925 litres of DPK.

The ongoing operations have prevented terrorist elements from accomplishing their strategic objectives and have degraded their ability to carry out small-scale attacks intended to create panic in local communities.

The Nigerian armed forces remain committed to ensuring the safety and security of the nation, and their efforts have proven successful in the fight against terrorism and insurgency.