96 Terrorists Killed And Commander Detained By Soldiers

96 Terrorists Killed And Commander Detained By SoldiersThe Defence Headquarters has reported that troops have killed at least 96 terrorists during recent operations in Northern Nigeria. Additionally, 227 suspects were arrested, including a terrorist commander named Usman Maisaje, who is a known associate of a high-profile terrorist leader, Kachalla Boka.

In a statement released on Friday, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, noted that Maisaje is currently cooperating with the military and providing valuable intelligence for ongoing operations.

Buba stated, “During the week, troops neutralized 96 terrorists, arrested 227 individuals, and rescued 157 kidnapped hostages.”

In the South-South region, troops also recovered crude oil valued at N712 million and apprehended 45 suspected oil thieves. Buba reported that forces in the Niger Delta destroyed four dugout pits and confiscated a range of equipment, including 48 boats, 52 drums, 38 storage tanks, 55 cooking ovens, two speedboats, one tricycle, six mobile phones, six vehicles, and 60 illegal refining sites. A total of 712,535 liters of stolen crude oil and 76,800 liters of illegally refined diesel were also recovered.

Furthermore, the troops seized 71 sophisticated weapons and 1,463 rounds of ammunition during their operations.

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