The Defence Headquarters has reported that troops deployed for counterterrorism operations killed 109 terrorists and arrested 81 suspects right through the primary life of 2025.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, made this announcement in a remark on Friday, noting that the army remainder dedicated to its marketing campaign towards insurgents and their collaborators around the nation.
Detailing the results of diverse operations performed via troops national, Buba mentioned, “During the week under review, troops neutralised 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages.”
Breaking ill the operations via theatre, Buba reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 64 terrorists, arrested 28 suspects, and rescued 14 abducted sufferers.
“On January 3, 2025, the wind trait of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, as a part of its ongoing offensive operations towards terrorists, performed an wind interdiction at Alawa Jungle in Shiroro LGA of Niger Environment. Combat Injury Review clear that a number of terrorists had been eradicated, and their constructions, along side logistics, had been destroyed.
“Overall, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralised 21 terrorists, arrested 24 individuals, and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages,” he added.
Buba additionally mentioned that within the Niger Delta, troops apprehended six folks desirous about oil robbery and avoided the robbery of crude oil valued at ₦618,756,470.
He mentioned, “In the SS, troops foiled oil theft amounting to an estimated ₦618,756,470. Additionally, 10 illegal refining sites, 12 boats, 10 crude oil cooking ovens, and other infrastructure used in illegal operations were destroyed.”
He advised voters to stay vigilant and supportive of safety companies, emphasising the army’s loyalty to safeguarding the family.
Buba concluded, “Troops are continuing their successful operational engagements. As a result, citizens will continue to see the increasing effectiveness and efficiency of the armed forces.”