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Nigeria’s defence spokesman claims troops killed 147 suspected terrorists in seven days
The Defence Headquarters claimed on Thursday troops deployed to various theatres of operation in the country killed 147 suspected terrorists last week.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in Abuja.
He said the troops arrested 381 suspects and rescued 113 hostages across the country during the period.
Buba said the troops recovered 74 assorted weapons and 3,498 ammunition, comprising one dushka, one RPG bomb, one RPG charger, 42 AK47 rifles, 10 fabricated rifles, and 13 Dane guns.
He said: “Also recovered are one FN rifle, one revolver pistol, one locally made pistol, 27 magazines, one AK47 dummy rifle, one AK47 top cover and one Baofeng radio.
“Others are 288 rounds of RG55 ammo, 40 rounds of CJ95 ammo, 2,466 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 470 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 73 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, and 112 rounds of 7.62x39mm.
“The rest are 42 live cartridges, six vehicles, 32 motorcycles and eight mobile phones amongst other items.
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“During the week under review, troops neutralised 147 and arrested 381 persons. Troops also arrested 23 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages.
“In the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 81 terrorists, arrested 52 suspects, and rescued 34 hostages.
“A total of 94 terrorists comprising 19 adult males, 26 adult females, and 49 children, surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
“In the North-Central, troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralised 17 insurgents, arrested 101 violent extremists, and rescued 23 kidnapped hostages within the week.
“In North-West, troops of Operations Hadarin Daji and Whirl Punch neutralised 39 terrorists, apprehended 192 suspects, and rescued 50 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered a cache of arms.”
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