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Troops rescue 36 abductees and kill terrorist kingpins in one week, Defence Headquarters says

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  • Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters said troops rescued 36 abducted people and killed several terrorists in operations conducted from August 31 to September 3.
  • The operations targeted terrorist groups, kidnappers, arms traffickers, criminal networks and secessionist elements across several states.
  • The military reported arrests, weapons recoveries, surrenders and the rescue of six victims in Kebbi, among other actions.

Nigerian troops rescued 36 abducted people and killed several terrorists during operations conducted across the country from August 31 to September 3, the Defence Headquarters said.

Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, director of Defence Media Operations, said the missions targeted terrorists, kidnappers, arms traffickers, criminal networks and secessionist elements in several operational theatres.

In Borno and Yobe, troops from Operation HADIN KAI killed terrorists, disrupted logistics networks and recovered weapons and explosive materials. One terrorist died after an improvised explosive device detonated along the Miyanti-Banki Junction route in Bama on September 1. Another was killed during an encounter at Lamusuri Crossing Point in Gujba, Yobe, where troops recovered a rifle and ammunition.

Another terrorist was killed during an encounter at Lamusuri Crossing Point in Gujba, Yobe, with a rifle and ammunition recovered.

· Maj.-Gen. Michael OnojaNigeria’s defence spokesman described a military encounter in Yobe state.

The military also reported the interception of a terrorist escapee near Sabsawa, Bama, and the arrest of a suspect accused of transporting food intended for a terrorist enclave. A former terrorist fighter who had become an informant was arrested in Damasak, while several fighters surrendered. Twenty-one women and children surrendered in Mafa, Dikwa, after clashes between rival terrorist factions. Other arrests included a suspected spy near the Kauwa-Kukawa Road.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA carried out offensive operations in Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara. Troops said they killed two terrorist kingpins and wounded another during a raid in Kogo, Katsina, destroying two motorcycles. In Kaduna, they intercepted 793 rounds of ammunition hidden in a sack of grain and said one fleeing suspect was killed. An ambush in Zamfara recovered an RPG launcher, a rifle and ammunition. Troops also rescued six abducted people in Kebbi, who had been traveling from Ayu Market in Mehinua, Wasagu.

an RPG launcher, rifle, ammunition and other items, while several terrorists were killed.

· Maj.-Gen. Michael OnojaOnoja listed items recovered during an ambush in Zamfara.
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