The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Friday stated that the Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies in the country have neutralized 216 terrorists, arrested 356 suspects, and rescued 161 kidnapped hostages in the various theatres of operations across the six geo-political zones of the country in the last one week in the renewed war against insurgency activities nationwide.“JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)’
recorded the following during the period under review; conducted offensive operations and arrested suspected terrorists collaborators in Faskari and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State as well as Maru LGA of Zamfara State.
According to it, ” the troops of JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST) recorded the following during the week under review; conducted fighting patrols and arrested violent extremists in Giwa and Igabi LGAs of Kaduna State as well as Ofu LGA and AMAC of Kogi State and FCT, Abuja
The statement further added that ” the Troops JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH) also maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil thet as the Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
According to it, Troops also arrested suspected violent extremists/vandals in Ethiope West, Ughelli and Ndokwa LGAs of Delta State as well as Orhionmwon and Esan North East LGAs of Edo State respectively.
The statement declared that, “the military is going to continue to be very kinetic and strong against the terrorist in ongoing counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations across the country.
It vowed that “Indeed, the Military will banish and defeat terrorism from the nation rather than bow to it.
While stating that the Troops were maintaining the momentum in neutralizing the terrorist leaders and commanders it reassured that the military remained focused in fighting for the basic safety and security of citizens of this country.
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