Military Killed 10, 937 Terrorists In 2024, Defence Hqters
The Defence Headquarters says that the military killed 10,937 terrorists last year.
The Defence Headquarters says that the military killed 10,937 terrorists last year.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba spoke while briefing reporters on the operations of the military in the year 2024 on Tuesday in Abuja, adding that troops reduced the fighting capabilities of terrorists, even as 16,171 insurgents and their families surrendered within the period under review.
Buba further said that troops recovered 8,815 weapons, and 228,004 ammunitions as well as denied the oil thieves an estimated sum over N68.4 billion.
According to Buba, a breakdown of the recoveries showed: 4,332 AK47 rifles, 1,244 locally fabricated guns; 838 Dane guns; 259 pump action guns; 128,496 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, and 45,445 rounds of 7.62mm NATO.
According to Buba, a breakdown of the recoveries showed: 4,332 AK47 rifles, 1,244 locally fabricated guns; 838 Dane guns; 259 pump action guns; 128,496 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, and 45,445 rounds of 7.62mm NATO.
Others included: 5,103 cartridges, 2,131 assorted arms and 29,176 assorted ammunition.
In the northeast, he said that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 3,151 terrorists, arrested 2,503 suspects and rescued 1,605 kidnapped hostages within the year.
Buba further said that the troops also recovered 1,802 AK47 rifles, 446 fabricated rifles; 438 Dane guns; 378 assorted arms; 42,439 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo; 16,336 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 12,429 assorted ammunition in the North East.
In the northeast, he said that the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 3,151 terrorists, arrested 2,503 suspects and rescued 1,605 kidnapped hostages within the year.
Buba further said that the troops also recovered 1,802 AK47 rifles, 446 fabricated rifles; 438 Dane guns; 378 assorted arms; 42,439 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo; 16,336 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 12,429 assorted ammunition in the North East.
In the South-East, Buba noted that the troops of Operation UDO KA sustained the momentum in finding, flushing out and destroying IPOB /ESN terrorists at locations in which they hibernate, adding that they intercepted and arrested several IPOB/ESN terrorists, collaborators; gun runners and informants; as well as neutralised 734 terrorists; arrested 974 suspects and rescued 372 kidnapped hostages.
His words, “Additionally, troops seek to continue to heighten collaboration with neighbouring countries and regional bodies, in order to tackle the menace of terrorism.
“Importantly, troops on the battlefield are in high spirits, fully committed, devoted and believe in the justness of the cause.
“On the whole, the war is not for the armed forces alone, but for all citizens. The military, therefore, urges for more citizens’ support, in order to win the war.”
His words, “Additionally, troops seek to continue to heighten collaboration with neighbouring countries and regional bodies, in order to tackle the menace of terrorism.
“Importantly, troops on the battlefield are in high spirits, fully committed, devoted and believe in the justness of the cause.
“On the whole, the war is not for the armed forces alone, but for all citizens. The military, therefore, urges for more citizens’ support, in order to win the war.”
In the North Central, he noted that, the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke, killed 1,047 violent extremists, arrested 3,001 and rescued 1,782 kidnap hostages.
He further said that the troops also recovered 549 AK47 rifles, 321 fabricated guns; 629 assorted arms; 19,577 rounds of 7.62mm special; 2,962 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 4,084 assorted ammunitions in the zone.
In the North-West, Buba stressed that troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, killed 2,906 terrorists, arrested 1,826 suspects and rescued 2,616 kidnap hostages, while items recovered included: 1,450 AK47 rifles, 477 fabricated guns; 576 assorted arms; 31,999 rounds of 7.62mm special; 14,960 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 6,564 assorted ammunitions.
Speaking further, Buba said that in the South-South, the troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised 78 terrorists, arrested 2,357 persons involved in crude oil theft and rescued 93 kidnapped hostages, even as they also blocked oil thieves from stealing 56.2 million litres of crude oil; 9.7 million litres of AGO; 95,595 litres of DPK and 156,527 litres of PMS.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 538 assorted weapons; 13,198 assorted ammunition; destroyed 2,019 wooden boats and 2,612 illegal refining sites,’’ he added.
In the North-West, Buba stressed that troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, killed 2,906 terrorists, arrested 1,826 suspects and rescued 2,616 kidnap hostages, while items recovered included: 1,450 AK47 rifles, 477 fabricated guns; 576 assorted arms; 31,999 rounds of 7.62mm special; 14,960 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 6,564 assorted ammunitions.
Speaking further, Buba said that in the South-South, the troops of Operation Delta Safe neutralised 78 terrorists, arrested 2,357 persons involved in crude oil theft and rescued 93 kidnapped hostages, even as they also blocked oil thieves from stealing 56.2 million litres of crude oil; 9.7 million litres of AGO; 95,595 litres of DPK and 156,527 litres of PMS.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 538 assorted weapons; 13,198 assorted ammunition; destroyed 2,019 wooden boats and 2,612 illegal refining sites,’’ he added.
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