Emmanuel Daudu
The Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant victories in ongoing military operations across the country, intensifying efforts to neutralize terrorists, combat criminal activities, and secure peace for citizens.
The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba revealed that in the past week, troops have executed dry season operations with remarkable intensity, particularly in the North-West theatre. Operations led to the neutralization of 181 terrorists and the arrest of 203 suspects, including several notorious kidnappers and a well-known gunrunner, Mohammed Musa (aka Mamman), apprehended in Plateau State. Troops also rescued 161 kidnapped hostages during the period.
In the South-South region, security forces disrupted oil theft activities worth an estimated ₦728,297,650. Troops destroyed 25 crude oil cooking ovens, 47 illegal refining sites, and seized 765,680 liters of stolen crude oil along with 86,725 liters of illegally refined AGO.
He added that 50 individuals involved in oil theft were apprehended. Other recoveries included six speedboats, 38 boats, 44 storage tanks, and 12 vehicles.
Major General Buba revealed that Nationwide, troops recovered a substantial cache of arms and ammunition, including:
228 assorted weapons (e.g., AK-47 rifles, GPMGs, FN rifles, and locally fabricated guns), 6,749 rounds of assorted ammunition and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and hand grenades.
Other seizures included vehicles, motorcycles, communication devices, and cash amounting to ₦577,800.
The Armed Forces reiterated their commitment to eradicating terrorist threats and protecting citizens.
“Troops will continue to act with tremendous force to ensure terrorists and their collaborators are completely destroyed while fostering a safe and peaceful environment for all,” said Major General Edward Buba
The ongoing operations underscore the determination of the Armed Forces to degrade terrorist elements and restore stability nationwide.
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