The Defence Headquarters has announced a significant crackdown on terrorist activities in Nigeria.
According to the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, 92 terrorists were neutralized, 111 suspected terrorists were apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages were rescued in the past week.
The troops also recovered a substantial amount of weapons and ammunition, including:
– *117 assorted weapons*, such as AK47 rifles, locally fabricated guns, dane guns, pump action guns, and PKT guns
– *2,939 rounds of ammunition*, including 7.62mm ammunition, live cartridges, 9mm ammo, and magazines
– *Other items*, such as two GPMGs, one QJC W85 gun, one HK 21 gun, one M60 MG, 11 RPG bombs, two RPG tubes, and one fabricated 60mm mortar
In addition to the anti-terrorist operations, the troops also:
– *Apprehended 18 individuals involved in oil theft* and foiled oil theft operations valued at approximately N521.8 million in the South-South region
– *Recovered 452,396 litres of stolen crude oil*, 224,175 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil, and 1,920 litres of PMS
– *Destroyed 87 crude oil cooking ovens*, 28 dugout pits, 23 boats, 33 storage tanks, 61 drums, and 47 illegal refining sites
In the North East, the troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded a total surrender of 101 terrorists, comprising 11 adult males, 39 adult females, and 51 children, who surrendered to troops within the theatre of operation during the week.
The troops neutralized 25 terrorists, including a terrorist commander, Abba Alai (Amirul Khalid of Alafa), apprehended 14, and rescued seven kidnapped hostages.
The Defence Headquarters has demonstrated its commitment to protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians, and its efforts have yielded significant results in the fight against terrorism and oil theft. The military’s success in neutralizing terrorists, recovering weapons and ammunition, and apprehending oil thieves is a testament to their dedication and hard work.