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.
