The Nigerian Military has disclosed that its troops will continue to its offensive and prevail over the terrorists in order to win the war against the criminal elements.
The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba made these known on Saturday 2nd November, 2024 during a Press Conference on the ongoing Military operations by the Nigerian Armed Forces at the Defence Headquarters.Maj. Gen. Buba said the terrorists are left with no choice but to surrender or be killed on the battlefield.
According to him, the ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations have continued to degrade the combat capacity of terrorists across the country.
He said “During the week, troops in the North West arrested a notorious terrorist leader known as Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim (AKA) Habu Dogo. He was arrested in Rumji Village in Illela LGA of Sokoto.
“He (Habu Dogo) is a wanted terrorist on the watch list of security agencies both in Nigeria and in the Niger Republic because of the cross border nature of his terrorist activities. Similarly, troops in the SE arrested 7 IPOB /ESN terrorists commanders and operatives.
“The IPOB/ ESN terror operatives arrested include;Dr Nnamdi Chukwudoze and Chigozie Ezetoha (AKA Chapet) arrested in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State. Others are , Mrs Ngozi Chukwuka and Mr Oyekachi Ohia arrested in Umuahia South LGA of Abia States.
“Additional IPOB operatives arrested are: Mr Ifeanyi Eze, Mr Augustine Udemba and Mr Onyedikachi Udemba arrested in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State. While, Elijah Mmaduipeya Obumneke was arrested in Orsu LGA of Imo State” he remarked.
He said during the period under review, troops neutralised 187 and arrested 262 persons. He hinted that Troops also arrested 39 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages. In the SS, troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Two Hundred and Fifty Four Million Nine Hundred and Forty Six Thousand Six Hundred and Thirty Naira (N1,254,946,630.00) only.
He said “Furthermore, troops recovered 205 assorted weapons and 5,241 assorted ammunition. The breakdown as follows: 2 G3 rifles, 2 PKT guns, 89 AK47 rifles, 22 fabricated rifles, 22 dane guns, 2 FN rifle, 2 pistols, 2 fabricated revolver pistols, 27 locally made pistols, 19 pump action guns, 2 pump action shortgun, one DICON pistol, 8 double barrel guns, one barreta pistol and 32 magazines.
“Others are: 1,862 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,244 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 131 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm, 959 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm, 352 rounds of 9mm ammo, 51 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ball ammo, 662 live cartridges, 2 baofeng radios, 6 vehicles, 29 motorcycles, 55 mobile phones amongst other items.”Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 49 crude oil cooking ovens, 11 dugout pits, 72 boats, 21 drums, 30 storage tanks and 98 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 4 speedboats, one tricycle, 4 pumping machines, one outboard engine, 2 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones and 3 vehicles. Troops recovered 1,090,135 litres of stolen crude oil and 873,510 litres of illegally refined AGO”
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