Army Kill 152 Terrorists, Arrest 109 In One Week – DHQ Confirms

No fewer than one hundred and fifty-two terrorists were killed in recent operations by troops of the Nigerian army.

The Defence Headquarters disclosed this in a Friday statement stating that the criminal elements were eliminated while 109 others were captured during the past week.

The military high command further indicated that the strongholds of two infamous terrorist leaders—the Sadiku enclave located at Tsora Hill in the Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State, and the Yusuf enclave situated in Yadi Forest, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State—were dismantled.

Naija News reports that the Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, stated in the release that these accomplishments reflect the military’s consistent advancement towards eradicating all criminal factions.

“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.

“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.

“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.

“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.

He further noted that during operations targeting crude oil theft, the military recovered products valued at ₦795 million.

Buba encouraged the citizens to assist the troops in their efforts to combat insecurity in the nation.