The ongoing military operations across the nation continues to decimate the fighting force of the insurgents, terrorist and violent extremist across the country. Accordingly, their fighting capacity is low and they are on the run.
This was stated in a press statement,made available by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, highlighting the reports of different military operations carried out across the country.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI arrested suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Chibok LGA and conducted fighting patrols in Kukawa, Bama and Gwoza LGAs in Borno State. Troops also conducted fighting patrols to Gulani LGAs of Yobe State where they arrested kidnappers and illegal miners. Troops discovered and detonated IEDs in Monguno, Mafa and Gwoza LGAs of Borno State and neutralized suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Madagali in Adamawa State and Maiduguri
Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 19 terrorists, arrested 52 and rescued 134 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 6 AK47 rifles, 2 locally made rifles, one locally made pistol, one dane gun, 58 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 7 live cartridges, 3 empty magazines, 3 vehicles, 8 mobile phones, 3 motorcycles, one bicycle and 2 camouflage magazine carrier jackets.Municipal Council area in Borno State.
Similarly Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN raided an arms fabricating factory and recovered arms in Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State. Troops arrested suspected criminals Bassa and Zango Kataf of Plateau and Kaduna States respectively. Troops also arrested suspected gunrunner in Jos South LGA of Plateau State.
Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 2 terrorists, arrested 37 and rescued 3 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered one fabricated rifle, one fabricated pistol, 7 unfinished fabricated rifles, 6 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, one lister generator, fabricating tools, military kits, 2 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones and the sum of N69,600.
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE conducted fighting patrol to Takum LGA of Taraba State. Additionally, troops responded to armed robbery activities and kidnap incident in Ukum and Katsina-Ala LGAs of Benue State.
Furthermore, troops arrested cultists in Makurdi and raided suspected kidnappers hideouts in Kwande LGAs in Benue State. On 26 November 2023, the Air Component Operation WHIRL STROKE conducted air Interdiction at terrorist’s kingpin ALI KAWAJE’s enclave in Dagam Shiroro LGA of Niger State. The presence of terrorist hibernating in the area was confirmed. Subsequently the target was acquired and engaged with rockets and bombs. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized with the structures destroyed.
In same vein The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI conducted offensive operations to Bungudu and Maru LGAs of Zamfara State. Troops arrested a gunrunner in Kaura Namoda and Ibi LGAs of Zamfara and Taraba States respectively. Troops also responded to banditry activities in Sumaila LGA of Kano State.
Additionally,troops conducted raid operations in Shanga and Takai LGAs of Kebbi and Kano States respectively. Troops rescued kidnapped hostages and arrested suspected bandits in Faskari, Talata Marafa, Kankara and Jibia LGAs of Katsina State as well as Zurmin LGA of Zamfara State.
Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 14 terrorists, arrested 20 terrorists and rescued 88 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 9 AK47 rifles, 3 locally made rifles, 176 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 10 empty cases of 7.62mm special, 5 magazines, 4 vehicles, 10 motorcycles, 4 mobile phones, 3 pairs of camouflage uniforms and the sum of N900,500.00 amongst others.
Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH arrested a gunrunner in Kaduna LGA of Kaduna State, and arrested criminals in Abaji Area Council of FCT Abuja. Troops equally raided criminals hideouts in Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT Abuja and conducted offensive operations in Abaji, and Kuje Area Councils of the FCT Abuja.
troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 4 terrorists, arrested 4 suspected terrorists and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, one pistol, 3 rounds of 9mm, one locally made pistol, locally made hand grenades, 5 pairs of Strike Force bullet proofs, 6 mobile phone, dagger and and the sum of N193,300.00 amongst others.
Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products. Troops arrested persons involved in oil theft in Bonny and Ikpoba LGAs of Rivers and Edo States respectively. Troops also arrested suspected armed robbers and foiled illegal bunkering activities in Oshimili South and Ukwa West of Delta and Abia States respectively.
troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 186,700 litres of stolen crude oil and 435,600 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 7 dugout pits, 19 boats, 35 storage tanks, 2 drums and 4 vehicles. Other items recovered include 118 cooking ovens, 2 pumping machine and 34 illegal refining sites, Troops of DELTA SAFE also apprehended 58 suspected oil thefts and other criminals elements amongst other. Additionally, troops recovered 2 locally fabricated pistols, one pump action gun, 34 live cartridges, 17 mobile phones and the sum of N29,850.
Troops of Operation UDO KA arrested suspected criminals in Anambra East in Anambra state , as well as Aba East and Ukwa West LGAs of Abia State. Troops also conducted fighting patrol to notorious terrorists camp in Okigwe LGA of Imo State. Troops also arrested a gunrunner in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State.
Additionally, troops successfully repelled an attack by IPOB/ESN criminals on troops location in Nnewi South LGA of Anambra State. Furthermore, troops conducted raid and rescued kidnapped hostages in Ishielu and Igbo Eze North LGAs of Ebonyi and Enugu States respectively.
Troops of Operation AWATSE in the SOUTH WEST foiled armed robbery attacks in Orelope and Olorunsogo LGAs of Oyo State. Troops arrested a gunrunner in Obafemi Owode LGA of Ogun.
The Armed forces reiterated that they are resolute in ridding the country of terrorist, their financiers, informants and other criminal elements and called for all stakeholders to join hands together to have a safer and crime free society.
