Nigeria’s defence spokesman claims troops killed 106 suspected terrorists in 7 days

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) claimed on Thursday troops deployed to various parts of the country killed 106 suspected terrorists last week

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this in Abuja while giving an update on the operations of the military across the country.

He said the troops arrested 164 others and rescued 103 hostages during the period.

Buba said the troops recovered 125 assorted weapons and 1,522 ammunition comprising 41 AK47 rifles, one PKT gun, 24 locally fabricated guns, 28 Dane guns and one pump action gun.

Also recovered were 755 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 623 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 102 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, 63 live cartridges and 247 empty cases of 7.62mm ammo.

The spokesman said: “Others were 22 AK47 magazines, one Baofeng radio, 22 vehicles, 31 motorcycles, two bicycles, 10 mobile phones and the sum of N2.9 amongst other items.

“In the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai recorded successes leading to the surrendering of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families within the week.

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“A total of 1,760 Boko Haram /ISWAP fighters and family members comprising 117 male adults, 345 adult females and 628 children surrendered within the week.

“The troops neutralised 41 terrorists, arrested 27 suspects and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages. They also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the operations.

“In the North-Central, troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke eliminated 12 insurgents, arrested 39 violent extremists and rescued 39 kidnapped hostages within the week.

“They also recovered several arms and ammunition comprising 21 AK47 rifles, 14 fabricated pistols, 15 Dane guns, 285 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, and 200 rounds of 7.62mm NATO.

In the North-West, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji neutralised 22 terrorists, arrested 23 terrorists and rescued 32 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered a cache of arms.”

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