The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said its troops have killed scores of terrorists and rescued more than 170 kidnapped victims.
According to The Hope, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye disclosed this in a summary of military operations between July 10 and July 22, on Friday, in Abuja.
Kangye said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted several offensive operations at Goniri, Madaganari, Amuda, Chenene, Tokumbere, and Lambawa-Kalari in Borno and Adamawa States in the North East.
Following the operations, he said that 13 terrorists were apprehended and three kidnapped victims rescued, while nine suspected collaborators were also apprehended during intelligence-led operations.
According to him, a large number of terrorists, along with their families, surrendered to troops as pressure mounted across the theatre.
In the North West, Kangye said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted clearance operations in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, and Niger States.
He said that the operations led to the rescue of 106 kidnapped victims in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.
According to him, an additional 32 victims, including 27 women and five children, were released to a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) as part of non-kinetic engagements.
“Six terrorists were arrested during the operations, with a cache of weapons and ammunition also recovered.
“Security agencies also apprehended a notorious terrorist identified as Muhammadu Hamisu (alias Mamiyo) and five others during joint operations with the Department of State Services (DSS) in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
“Recovered items included arms, illicit drugs, motorcycles, and the sum of N192,300,” he said.
In the North Central, Kangye revealed that troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralised several extremists and arrested six suspects in Plateau and Kaduna States.
He said the troops also rescued 17 kidnapped victims and recovered arms, motorcycles, and vehicles.
Kangye added that a gunrunner was nabbed in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State with 350 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, as well as six additional suspects.
“In Benue and Taraba States, as well as parts of Kogi, Nasarawa, and the FCT, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE eliminated several extremists and arrested key suspects involved in criminal activities.
“Among those arrested was a suspected extremist linked to attacks near the Federal University Wukari in Taraba, while an alleged informant to a kidnap kingpin was also apprehended in Kogi.
“A total of 11 suspects were arrested in operations across Kogi, Nasarawa, and the FCT.
“Arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and other logistics were recovered during the raids. Investigations are ongoing,” he added.
