Military Storms Hideouts, Captures 147 Terrorists And Eliminates Dozens

According to Ireporter Online, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that security forces arrested over 147 suspected terrorists and criminals within the last week. The military also confirmed the rescue of 39 kidnapped victims during various operations across the country.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, while briefing journalists in Abuja, revealed that troops foiled an attempt to steal crude oil valued at ₦19.8 million in the South-South region.

Giving a breakdown of the operations, he explained that between September 15 and Monday, troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East arrested 26 suspected collaborators of terrorists and freed three kidnapped victims. Recovered items included vehicles, motorcycles, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and large quantities of fabrics.

Kangye further confirmed that 80 suspected terrorists were apprehended, including two notorious leaders, Abubakar Ahmadu and Saawuan Wuaiyolna, the latter identified as a member of a syndicate on the military’s wanted list.

In the South-South, troops arrested 19 suspected oil thieves, nine other criminals, and rescued an additional nine kidnapped victims. According to the DHQ, forces also uncovered and destroyed 16 illegal refining sites, 14 crude oil cooking ovens, seven dugout pits, 11 boats, and eight storage tanks used in illegal bunkering activities.