- Troops of the Nigerian Military have neutralized 152 terrorists and arrested 109 individuals as part of its efforts to flush out insurgents
- The Defence Headquarters revealed this on Friday, and said strategic operations of the military also led to the destruction of the key strongholds of two notorious terrorists over the past week
- Edward Buba, the Director of Media Operations, confirmed the development in a statement and shared further details
Edward Buba, the Director of Media Operations, speaks on military latest operations in the north.
Photo credit: Edward BubaSource: FacebookThe war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds. Namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued, Buba said.
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