…as troops neutralize 165 terrorists, arrest 185 suspects
By Joy Odor
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has informed of the deployment of over 23 boats Maiduguri to evacuate residents affected by the flood to safer environment.
According to Director Defence Media Operations (DDMO), Major General Edward Buba in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday on the ongoing military operations noted that the troops of OPERATION HADIN KAI worked assiduously to ensure safe evacuation of inmates affected by flood in the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maidugri.
The DDMO said the Troops remain in a good and strong position in the ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations across the country.
He maintained that the military are also ensuring to bring stability in every area of the country where it is needed.
Maj Gen Buba affirmed that during the week under review, the Nigeria troops neutralized 165 terrorists, arrested 185 suspects while 106 hostages rescued.
According to him, in the South South Zone (SS), troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Three Hundred and Six Million One Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira (N1,306,140.00) only.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 145 weapons, 8,926 ammunition.
“The breakdown as follows: 69 AK47 rifles, 31 locally fabricated guns, 38 dane guns, 2 PKT guns, 3,112 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 3,094 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2,720 rounds of 7.62mm x 38mm ammo, 5 assorted arms and 269 assorted ammunition.
“Others are 1,239,400 litres of stolen crude oil, 308,195 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,120 litres of DPK amongst other items” he stressed.
Maj Gen Buba opined that the Troops will continue to operate with tremendous force against terrorist and violent extremists across the country and work tirelessly to stop insecurity and ensure the safety of citizens.
