Troops Eliminate 181 Terrorists, Rescue 161 Hostages
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Troops Eliminate 181 Terrorists, Rescue 161 Hostages
By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman
The Nigerian military has announced a series of major victories in its ongoing operations across the country.
According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the military has neutralized 181 terrorists, arrested 203 suspects, and rescued 161 kidnapped hostages in recent operations.
These accomplishments are part of the military’s intensified dry-season operations aimed at eradicating terrorism and criminal activities in various regions of the country.
The operations have been marked by aggressive onslaughts against terrorists and criminals across all theatres of operations.
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Among the notable successes recorded by the military is the arrest of 50 individuals involved in oil theft in the South-South region.
The military also disrupted illegal activities worth over ₦728 million in the region.
Additionally, a notorious gunrunner, Mohammed Musa, also known as Mamman, was apprehended in Plateau State, alongside other criminals.
The military also recovered a staggering cache of arms and ammunition, including 228 assorted weapons and 6,749 rounds of ammunition.
These included 85 AK-47 rifles, 38 fabricated rifles, 36 dane guns, 12 FN rifles, 4 hand grenades, and 3 improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
In the Niger Delta, troops discovered and destroyed 47 illegal refining sites, 25 crude oil cooking ovens, and 44 storage tanks.
They recovered 765,680 litres of stolen crude oil and 86,725 litres of illegally refined diesel. Other items seized included six speedboats, 38 boats, and 48 drums used for illicit activities.
The rescue of 161 hostages is another critical highlight of the operations.
According to Major General Buba, “Every hostage rescued represents a life restored and a family reunited. We remain unwavering in our resolve to bring all perpetrators of terror and crime to justice.”
The military has reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the safety of citizens and degrading terrorists wherever they hide. “We will continue to act with tremendous force to ensure terrorists and their collaborators are completely destroyed,” Buba assured.
