Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State, along with 114 other militants, during a series of strategic operations across the country.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made the announcement on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja, detailing the military’s achievements over the past week.
Buba stated that troops targeted terrorist logistics hubs and other facilities tied to insurgent activities, with a focus on dismantling operational capabilities and disrupting terror networks.
“During the week under review:
115 terrorists neutralized
238 suspects arrested
138 kidnapped hostages rescued
“The troops also recovered significant weaponry, including: 145 assorted weapons (including AK-47 rifles, GPMGs, and fabricated rifles) 3,825 rounds of ammunition
Grenades, RPG bombs, and other explosive devices.
“North-East (Operation Hadin Kai):
61 terrorists neutralized
34 suspects arrested
32 kidnapped hostages rescued
“North-Central (Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke):
18 violent extremists neutralized
48 suspects captured
48 kidnapped hostages rescued
“North-West (Operation Hadarin Daji):
28 terrorists killed
77 apprehended
57 kidnapped hostages rescued” He stated.
The military also conducted air interdictions on the hideouts of high-profile terrorist leaders in Katsina State’s Safana and Batsari areas.
Major General Buba revealed that these airstrikes destroyed critical structures and neutralized several insurgents.
Troops kill notorious terrorist in Yobe, neutralise 114 others nationwide