Terrorists Take Heavy Hits as Nigerian Military Neutralizes 165, Rescues 188 Hostages
By Lawrence Bilal Audu
In a sweeping counter-terrorism offensive, Nigerian forces delivered a crushing blow to insurgent groups, eliminating 165 fighters, capturing 238 suspects, and freeing 188 hostages in a single week of intense operations.
The Nigerian military has dealt a significant setback to terrorist groups operating in the country, neutralizing 165 fighters and arresting 238 suspects in a week-long operation that also rescued 188 kidnapped hostages.
The military’s intensified war effort, which includes mobilization of lethal forces and air strikes, has destroyed a substantial part of the combat capacity of these terror groups and their leadership.
Notable successes include the elimination of notorious terrorist commander Mai Hijabi in Jigawa State, disruption of oil theft valued at N688,125,150.00, and recovery of 153 assorted weapons and 2,182 ammunition.
In the Niger Delta, troops discovered and destroyed 2 dugout pits, 58 boats, and 39 storage tanks, recovering 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and 64,950 litres of illegally refined AGO.
The military has reassured citizens that it is winning the war and is reassessing operations to better secure and protect citizens.
“We recognize the urgency to ensure peace and security for all citizens across the country,” said Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations. “We are working on new strategies to better protect the nation.”
