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Nigeria: Troops neutralize 73 terrorists and arrest 182 in one week.
Nigeria: Troops neutralize 73 terrorists and arrest 182 in one week.
By: Our Reporter
The Director, Defense Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, revealed on Thursday that operations conducted in the last week by troops in various theaters neutralized 73 terrorists and led to the arrest of 182 others.
Speaking in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital, while giving an update on military operations across the country, I also showed the battle damage assessment pictures of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) air interdictions.
According to Gen. Buba, the operations also decimated many insurgents in other parts of the country.
“The military, in a surgical operation targeted at the residence of an ISWAP terrorist commander in Niger, made several arrests and discoveries.” He said
According to him, the troops also arrested 14 suspected oil thieves, rescued 68 hostages in the South, and denied oil thieves an estimated N1.212 billion from the illicit business.
“Furthermore, troops recovered 119 assorted weapons and 1,537 assorted ammunition.
“The breakdown is as follows: one GPMG, three PKT guns, 39 AK47 rifles, five locally fabricated rifles, one locally made double barrel gun, one Barretta pistol, four locally made pistols, five RPG bombs, and five pump action guns.
“Also recovered were one short gun, one hand grenade, two Dane guns, one AK47 rifle loaded with 14 rounds of 7.62mm special, and one locally made pistol loaded with live cartridges.
“Others are 586 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, a bag containing 287 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 389 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 141 rounds of 7.62mm special (belted) ammo, and 12 rounds of 9mm ammo.
”Also, 113 rounds of live cartridges, 25 empty magazines, 13 vehicles, 3 motorcycles, 10 mobile phones, 2 HH radios, one Boafeng radio, and the sum of N3.3 million, amongst other items,” he said.
In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralized 39 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, arrested 22, rescued 18 hostages, and recovered a large cache of arms.
In the North Central, the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralized 12 terrorists, arrested 109, rescued 22 kidnapped hostages, and recovered several arms and ammunition, he added.
In the North West, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralized 10 terrorists, arrested 11, and rescued 11 hostages, while the troops of Operation Whirl Punch neutralized three terrorists, arrested 38, and rescued 12 hostages.
He also gave an update on the operation in the Niger Delta, where troops from Operation Delta Safe destroyed 63 illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
“Troops discovered and destroyed 15 dugout pits, 45 boats, 87 storage tanks, 13 vehicles, 127 cooking ovens, one pumping machine, four outboard engines, and 63 illegal refining sites.
“Troops recovered 962,500 liters of stolen crude oil, 35,420 liters of illegally refined AGO, and 38,450 liters of DPK.
“Troops also neutralized one criminal, apprehended 14 suspected oil thieves, and recovered one locally made double barrel, one Barretta pistol loaded with cartridges, one locally made pistol, five rounds of 9mm ammo, three live cartridges, and two mobiles, amongst others,” he said.
In the South East, Buba said the troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized three terrorists, arrested nine suspected criminals, and rescued three hostages.
“Troops recovered four locally made pistols, 48 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, six rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one motorcycle, one HH radio, and the sum of N22,100, among others.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects, and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,” the defense spokesman said.
Nigeria: Troops neutralize 73 terrorists and arrest 182 in one week.
TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST AMBUSH, NEUTRALIZE TWO TERRORISTS IN GWOZA
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of the Joint Task Force (NE) Operation Hadin Kai, troops of the 192 Battalion have nutrialsied 2 Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza LGA of Borno State.
Zagazola Makama reliably gathered that the troops, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), carried out a siege operation along the Ngoshe-Ashigashya road in Gwoza Local Government Area.
The operation, which took place on September 1, 2024, resulted in troops coming into contact with terrorist elements towards the Mandara Mountain. The troops engaged the terrorists with superior firepower, neutralizing two and causing others to flee in disarray with possible gunshot wounds.
Following the operation, troops recovered four empty sacks and one mosquito net from the general area. There were no reported casualties on the side of the troops, while two terrorists were confirmed neutralized.
TROOPS FOIL TERRORIST AMBUSH, NEUTRALIZE TWO TERRORISTS IN GWOZA
Military debunks rumor of abduction of 150 persons in Sokoto
By: Our Reporter
The Nigerian military has reacted to the rumor making the round that terrorists have abducted over one hundred and fifty residents of Gobir village in Sokoto state after the reported killing of an emir earlier abducted in the state.
In a statement, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defense Media Operations, clarified that a trending video showing mass killings and burials actually depicts events from a nearby African country, not Nigeria.
Also speaking on the incident in Zamfsra state, where bandits reportedly burned down military vehicles after it was said to have abandoned detailed that on August 29, 2024, at around 5 p.m., troops from OPERATION HADARIN DAJI stationed at FOB Zurmi in Zamfara State conducted a patrol to target terrorists in Kwashabawa Village.
During the operation, two MRAPs became immobilized in swampy terrain due to heavy rains.
The troops dismounted and deactivated the vehicles to prevent their capture by terrorists.
Although General Buba did not give further details, he urged the general public to be cautious of terrorist attempts to spread misinformation and fake news as part of their propaganda efforts.
Military debunks rumor of abduction of 150 persons in Sokoto
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OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
By: Our Reporter
In a crucial step towards enhancing operational readiness, participants of the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Course 8/2024 embarked on a strategic visit to the Headquarters Theatre Command Operation Hadin Kai in Maiduguri. The visit, scheduled from August 28 to September 1, 2024, is an integral part of the Operational Art and Campaigning Module of the course, providing the participants with firsthand exposure to the contemporary security challenges being addressed by the Nigerian Army.
Major General Kenneth Chigbu, the Deputy Theatre Commander, welcomed the AWCN delegation on behalf of the Theatre Commander, Major General Waidi Shaibu. In his address, Major General Chigbu lauded the Army War College Nigeria for its pivotal role in shaping the future leaders of the Nigerian military. He highlighted the professional excellence demonstrated by officers who were earlier posted to the theatre from the College, and acknowledged the significant impact of strategic papers developed by the institution.
“The theatre has achieved tremendous successes, including the surrender of numerous Boko Haram fighters, thanks to both kinetic and non-kinetic operations,” General Chigbu added. He emphasized the ongoing importance of collaboration between the College and the theatre in enhancing military effectiveness.
In response, Major General Ishaya Maina, the Commandant AWCN, expressed gratitude for the warm reception and urged participants to maximize the learning opportunity by identifying operational gaps that could further drive the mission’s success. “The insights gained here will be invaluable and will justify the sacrifices you’ve made,” General Maina emphasized.
The visit featured detailed briefings on intelligence, operations, and sector-specific strategies, offering the participants a comprehensive overview of the theatre’s operations. The visit concluded with the presentation of souvenirs to the Theatre Commander, the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division Nigerian Army, and Sector 1 Operation HADIN KAI as well as Acting Commanders of Sectors 2, and 3. This was followed by a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
OPERATIONAL THEATRE VISIT: PARTICIPANTS OF ARMY WAR COLLEGE NIGERIA ENGAGE WITH FRONTLINE COMMANDERS, VISIT OPERATION HADIN KAI
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