DHQ: Troops Disrupt Terrorists’ Networks Across Nigeria, Intensify Ongoing Offensive
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- Nigerian troops are intensifying operations against terrorists and criminal elements across the country, achieving significant successes in disrupting networks and rescuing hostages.
- Operations in the North East have led to the surrender of terrorists' family members and the arrest of collaborators, while the North West saw troops neutralize terrorists and rescue abducted civilians.
- The Defence Headquarters reported successes in the North Central and South-South regions, including the interception of arms traffickers and the uncovering of illegal refining sites.
The Nigerian Armed Forces have intensified their military operations nationwide, reporting substantial gains against terrorists, kidnappers, and oil thieves, according to the Defence Headquarters (DHQ).
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have sustained military operations across the country, recording significant successes against terrorists, kidnappers, criminal elements and oil thieves, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said.
In the North East, Operation Hadin Kai has seen 10 family members of terrorists surrender in Gwoza and Pulka. Troops also arrested several suspected collaborators and logistics suppliers, including Ali Umar, who confessed to supplying fuel to terrorists. Infiltration attempts were foiled in Borno State, leading to the recovery of a terrorist's body. Several kidnap victims were also rescued, including Usman Hassan and six other civilians.
Across the North West, Operation Fansan Yamma continued its offensive, resulting in the neutralization of three terrorists and the rescue of 13 abducted civilians. Operation Savannah Shield in the North Central region rescued four kidnap victims and recovered an AK-47 rifle. Meanwhile, Operation Enduring Peace intercepted suspected arms traffickers in Kaduna, seizing locally fabricated rifles and sub-machine guns, and arrested a wanted suspect linked to attacks in Plateau State.
Troops across the various theatres of operation had maintained relentless pressure on criminal elements, leading to arrests, recoveries and the rescue of hostages.
Further successes were reported in the South-South, where Operation Delta Safe uncovered illegal oil refining sites in Rivers State. The Defence Headquarters stated that these relentless operations are disrupting criminal networks and maintaining pressure on insurgents and criminals, leading to numerous arrests, recoveries, and hostage rescues.
Among those arrested was Ali Umar, who confessed to supplying terrorists with petroleum products.
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