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The Defense Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) neutralized several terrorists and rescued no fewer than 179 kidnapped victims between May 25 and 28.
The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, highlighted the continued military pressure in various theaters of operation.
Onoja said troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded major progress in the north-east, including the neutralization of terrorists in Taraba and Borno, as well as the arrest of a suspected collaborator in Monguno.
He also said the prolonged offensives had triggered fresh surrenders, with a family member of a terrorist fleeing the Kimbe enclave in Borno due to mounting pressure.
He further said that the troops also repelled a massing of terrorists along the Bam-Buratai axis, neutralizing five fighters, while four others were eliminated during an ambush in Yobe.
He said that in the northwest, troops from Operation Fansan Yamma arrested suspects linked to terrorist groups in Kebbi and Zamfara states, also killing three terrorists in separate encounters.
He added that the troops also rescued 31 abducted victims in Zamfara following an air interdiction by the Nigerian Air Force.
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Onoja revealed that troops of Operation Savannah Shield recorded a major humanitarian success with the release of 148 kidnapped victims, mostly women and children, in Niger.
He also said that in Kaduna State, troops of Operation Enduring Peace, foiled attacks, rescued victims and neutralized a notorious kidnapping kingpin identified as Idi Yaya.
“Similarly, Operation Whirl Stroke troops in Benue have intensified their crackdown on drug networks, recovering over 500 illicit substances and arresting suspects linked to distribution syndicates.
“In the South-South, Operation Delta Safe troops, in collaboration with other security agencies, carried out clearance operations and ambushes in Edo, leading to the arrest of suspects and the neutralization of a kidnapper.
“Meanwhile, in the south-east, Operation Udo Ka troops arrested suspected IPOB/ESN kingpins in Ebonyi and foiled the attempted kidnapping of farmers in Abia,” he said.
The Defense Headquarters spokesperson quoted the Chief of Defense Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, as commending the troops for their bravery while reaffirming the military’s commitment to ending insecurity in the country.
“Nigeria’s Armed Forces remain determined to restore peace and safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation,” he said.
He urged members of the public to continue to provide credible information to security agencies, assuring that all information will be treated confidentially.
(NAN)
