Defence spokesman claims more than 70 suspected terrorists killed in Borno air raids

The Defence Headquarters claimed on Saturday the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai killed more than 70 terrorists in air strikes in Borno during the week.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said in a statement in Abuja that the operations were conducted at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands in Borno State on November 6.

He said the troops had intensified their offensive against terrorists and insurgents across the country and killed scores in synchronised air strikes and ground operations.

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He added that the troops arrested 641 other terrorists as well as 40 suspected oil thieves in separate operations.

According to him, the troops rescued 181 hostages across the North.

Buba said: “The troops recovered 192 assorted weapons and 2,970 assorted ammunition comprising 106 AK47 rifles, 38 fabricated rifles, 26 Dane guns, one FN rifle, three fabricated revolver pistols and 11 locally made pistols.

“Other weapons recovered include five pump action guns, one dummy AK47 rifle, one unexploded RPG bomb, 1,410 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,074 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 67 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, 130 rounds of 108mm, 101 rounds of 9mm ammo among others.”

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