Nigerian troops have neutralized 96 terrorists and apprehended 227 suspects in the Northern part of the country. Among those arrested is notorious terrorist commander Usman Maisaje, a close associate of wanted terrorist leader Kachalla Boka. Maisaje is cooperating with authorities, providing valuable intelligence for future operations.
Key Operations Highlights
- Rescue Mission: Troops rescued 157 kidnapped hostages.
- Arms Recovery: 71 assorted weapons and 1,463 ammunition were recovered.
- Oil Theft Bust: Troops recovered crude oil worth N712m and arrested 45 oil thieves.
Breakdown of Recovered Items
- 50 AK47 rifles
- 16 fabricated rifles
- 5 Dane guns
- 5 pump-action guns
- 5 locally made pistols
- 1 revolver pistol
- 16 AK47 magazines
- Various ammunition
- 19 vehicles
- 23 motorcycles
- 35 mobile phones
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, confirmed these developments, highlighting the military’s commitment to combating terrorism and securing the nation
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