Troops Arrest 450 Terrorists, Rescue 180 Hostages in September — DHQ
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Defence Headquarters on Friday said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria arrested no fewer than 450 terrorists and other criminal elements across various theatres of operation in September.
It also said 39 terrorists surrendered to the military, while 180 civilians held captive by insurgents were rescued during the month.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in a statement while giving an update on ongoing military operations across the country.
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Kangye said the operations were executed under different joint task forces, including Operation Hadin Kai, Operation Fansan Yamma, Operation Enduring Peace, Operation Whirl Stroke, Operation Delta Safe, and Operation Udo Ka.
According to him, troops recovered 63 assorted arms, 4,475 rounds of ammunition, and 294 items, including grenades, improvised explosive device materials, motorcycles, vehicles and handheld radios.
He added that troops of Operation Delta Safe in the South-South foiled oil theft valued at ₦112,175,220, destroying 41 illegal refining sites and seizing thousands of litres of stolen petroleum products.
“The Armed Forces remain committed to transparency, accountability, and the lawful execution of all missions in accordance with international and domestic rules of engagement,” the statement read.
Kangye reaffirmed that the protection of civilians and the safety of personnel remained a top priority for the Armed Forces.
