In 4 Weeks, Nigerian Military Rescues 479 Hostages, Arrests 790 Suspects, Kills 572 Terrorists

In 4 Weeks, Nigerian Military Rescues 479 Hostages, Arrests 790 Suspects, Kills 572 Terrorists

The Military has in July 2024 recorded the neutralization of 572 terrorists, and arrest of 790 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements as well as rescued 479 kidnapped hostages. 

This was revealed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. General Edward Buba in a press statement on Friday in Abuja 

He added that in July, troops recovered 440 weapons, 10,589 ammunitions and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over #3 bn (N3,652,382,080.00) only.

Speaking on the protest, General Buba said the armed forces seeks to bring stability wherever it may be needed in the face of ongoing protest across the country. 

“We have tighten security in several areas , bearing in mind the protest was hijacked and turned violent in some parts of the country.

“Sadly at about 2000hrs on 31 Jul 24 in the NE , lifes were lost on the eve of the protest. The incident occurred when a female suicide bomber infiltrated and detonated her suicide vest in Kawuri Village of Konduga LGA in Borno State. The incident resulted in 17 civilian deaths with several others wounded and receiving treatment in hospital”

He said inspite of the ugly incident, operations are continuing to deepen successes particularly in the NE,NW, NC and SE zones of the nation. In the SS, troops restrategised operations to boost optimal output in crude oil production by curbing crude oil theft.

The military remains committed and strong to its mission of defending defending the country and protecting citizens. Citizens are urged not to compromise on security, otherwise the security of everyone is compromised.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

During the month of July 2024, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralised 254 terrorist, arrested 167 suspects and rescued 80 kidnapped hostages. Meanwhile, troops recorded 3,976 surrendered BH/ISWAP terrorists combatants and their families.

The summary of recovered items include 106 AK47 rifles, 36 fabricated rifles, 29 dane guns, 17 assorted arms, 1,644 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 968 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 1,379 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 50 terrorist violent extremist, arrested 135 suspects and rescued 80 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 32 AK47 rifles, 28 fabricated guns, 27 assorted arms, 773 rounds of 7.62mm special, 200 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 178 assorted ammunitions.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

6. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 24 terrorist, arrested 56 suspects and rescued 59 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 4 AK47 rifles, one assorted arm, 53 rounds of 7.62mm special, 62 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 35 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

8. During the month of July 24, troops of Op HADARIN DAJI neutralized 152 terrorist, arrested 102 suspects and rescued 144 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 48 AK47 rifles, 24 fabricated guns, 5 assorted arms, 1,462 rounds of 7.62mm special, 1,079 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 94 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

10. Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following in the month of July 2024. Troops neutralized 66 terrorist, arrested 76 suspects and rescued 97 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 24 AK47 rifles, 4 assorted arms, 737 rounds of 7.62mm special, 281 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 45 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

12. During the month of July 2024, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE arrested 137 persons involved in crude oil theft. Troops also denied the oil theft of 3,650,080 litres of crude oil, 625,518 litres of AGO, 450 litres of DPK and 1,230 litres of PMS. Additionally, troops destroyed 91 wooden boats, 53 assorted ammunitions and 173 illegal refining sites.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

14. Troops of Op UDO KA in the month of July 2024, neutralized 26 terrorist, arrested 117 suspects and rescued 19 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 18 AK47 rifles, 29 pump action guns, 372 rounds of 7.62mm special, 178 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 504 live cartridges, 26 assorted arms, 475 assorted ammunitions and 49 other equipment.

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