The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops deployed across various theatres of operation have killed scores of terrorists, rescued more than 170 kidnapped victims, and foiled oil theft valued at N241.2 million.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known in a summary of military operations between July 10 and July 22, on Friday in Abuja.
In the North East, Kangye said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted several offensive operations at Goniri, Madaganari, Amuda, Chenene, Tokumbere, and Lambawa-Kalari in Borno and Adamawa States.
He said that 13 terrorists were apprehended and three kidnapped victims rescued, while nine suspected collaborators were also apprehended during intelligence-led operations.
According to him, a large number of terrorists, along with their families, surrendered to troops as pressure mounted across the theatre.
In the North West, Kangye said the troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA conducted clearance operations in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina, Kano, and Niger States.
He said that the operations led to the rescue of 106 kidnapped victims in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara.
According to him, an additional 32 victims, including 27 women and five children, were released to a team from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) as part of non-kinetic engagements.
“Six terrorists were arrested during the operations with cache of weapons and ammunition also recovered.
“Security agencies also apprehended a notorious terrorist identified as Muhammadu Hamisu (alias Mamiyo) and five others during joint operations with the Department of State Services (DSS) in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
“Recovered items included arms, illicit drugs, motorcycles, and the sum of N192,300,” he said.
