The combined military offensive operations in all the theares of operation in the country between January and March this year led to the neutralization of a total of 2,351 terrorists while a total of 1,241 kidnapped victims were rescued by troops after gunfights.
Director of Defence Media Operaions while making this known in Abuja, disclosed that a total of 2,308 persons comprising terrorists, kidnappers, oil theft criminals were arrested within the period
“Furthermore, troops recovered 2,847 weapons, 58,492 ammunitions comprising 1,497 AK47 rifles, 33,878 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 12,698 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 948 assorted arms and 5,520 assorted ammo.
“Troops denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of over N20 bn (N20,331,713,910.00). Others are 21,573,310 litres of stolen crude oil, 2,723,430 litres of illegally refined AGO, 53,300 litres of DPK and 52,730 litres of PMS amongst other item.
Giving derails of the several encounters, the DMO said, “Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in North East neutralized 53 terrorists, arrested 36 and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages.
“Troops recovered 3 PKT guns, 46 AK47 rifles, 5 fabricated rifles, 7 dane guns, one bandolier, 896 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 432 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 101 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 14 magazines, 2 HH radios, 9 motorcycles, 17 mobile phones and 12 bicycles amongst others.
Troops of Operation Safe Haven in North Central neutralized 6 insurgents, arrested 23 violent extremists and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.
“Troops recovered 5 AK47 rifles, one fabricated pistol, 10 dane guns, 2 locally made revolver rifles, 116 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 131 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 97 rounds of 9mm ammo, 74 cartridges, 5 motorcycles and 13 mobile phones amongst others.
“Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke arrested 14 violent extremists and rescued 30 kidnapped hostage.
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“Troops recovered 3 fabricated rifles, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one ammo link, 4 motorcycles, 17 mobile phones and the sum of N50,360 amongst others.
“Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in North West neutralized 57 terrorists, arrested 7 terrorists and rescued 10 kidnapped hostages.
“Troops recovered 24 AK47 rifles, one PKT gun, 19 fabricated guns, 18 locally made dane guns, 2 fabricated revolver rifles, 451 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 590 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 98 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 106 live cartridges, 20 motorcycles and 9 mobile phones amonsgt other items.
“Troops of Operation Whirl Punch neutralized 15 terrorists and recovered 10 AK47 rifles, one dane gun, 4 fabricated guns, 231 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 121 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, one baofeng radio, 4 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones amonsgt others.
“Troops of Operation Delta Safe apprehended 25 suspects for oil theft and other violent extremists. Troops recovered 10 weapons and 269 assorted ammunitions.
“Troops recovered 565,200 litres of stolen crude oil, 22,500 litres of illegally refined AGO, 1,050 litres of DPK and 8,000 litres of PMS.
“Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 6 dugout pits, 33 boats and 18 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 25 cooking ovens, 3 vehicles and 16 illegal refining sites.
“Troops of Operation Udoka arrested one violent extremists and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 3 pump action guns, 3 IEDs, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 93 live cartridges, one RPG bomb, 7 Baofeng radios, 2 motorcycles and 4 mobile phones amonsgt other.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.
Gen Buba added, “The foregoing demonstrates that ongoing operations are effective and result oriented.
“Accordingly, the military is raising the bar in the prosecution of the war.
“Consequently, citizens will continue to witness the incremental effectiveness and efficiency of the armed forces.
