Troops across Nigeria have sustained coordinated ground and air offensives eliminating scores of terrorists and rescuing kidnapped victims.
This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, during a briefing on military operations conducted between April 10 and April 17 across various theatres.
He said the military, in collaboration with other security agencies and hybrid forces, maintained the momentum in its fight against terrorism and other criminalities, recording notable breakthroughs.
Kangye commended the troops for displaying bravery, discipline, and professionalism despite the evolving security threats, noting that numerous insurgents were neutralised, hostages rescued, suspects apprehended, and stolen crude oil and weapons recovered.
In the North East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai facilitated the surrender of scores of terrorists, including adult males, females, and children.
Operations carried out with hybrid forces in Konduga, Kukawa, Abadam, and Mobbar in Borno, as well as Gujba in Yobe, led to the recovery of logistics, vehicles, and motorcycles from intercepted terrorist suppliers.
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In the North West, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma conducted successful air interdictions that killed several terrorists, including a known kingpin, Bello Kaura. Others were arrested during ground operations, with the recovery of weapons, motorcycles, and livestock. Seventeen kidnapped victims were also rescued.
Further operations in Giwa and Chikun LGAs of Kaduna and Gusau LGA of Zamfara led to the arrest of 13 suspected terrorists and a gunrunner.
In North Central, troops under Operation Safe Haven engaged extremists in Barkin Ladi, Wase, Jos South, Mangu, and Bassa LGAs in Plateau, and Jama’a and Sanga in Kaduna. These engagements resulted in the neutralisation of several terrorists and the rescue of 21 kidnapped victims.
Recovered items include weapons, ammunition, extra magazines, vehicles, motorcycles, and cattle. On April 11 and 12, eight suspected criminals were arrested following credible intelligence.
Maj.-Gen. Kangye emphasised that military operations have continued in the North East, North West, North Central, South-South, and other regions, ensuring terrorists and criminal elements are denied freedom of action.
He reaffirmed the military’s commitment to safeguarding the sovereignty and unity of the country and guaranteeing the safety of all citizens.
NAN
