Military Operations in Nigeria: 6,260 Terrorists Killed, N83 Billion Recovered in Two Years

Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi, recently revealed that the Defence Headquarters has made significant strides in combating terrorism and crime across the country in the past two years. Joint military operations have resulted in the deaths of 6,260 terrorists, with an additional 14,138 terrorists and other criminal elements arrested. The troops have also recovered over N83 billion worth of stolen products, rescued 5,365 civilians, and seized hundreds of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Key Takeaways:

• A total of 6,260 terrorists were killed across the country in the past two years through joint military operations.
• The troops recovered N83 billion worth of stolen products, with the majority of the recovery happening in the Niger Delta region.
• 14,138 terrorists and other criminal elements were arrested, while 5,365 civilians were rescued within the period.
• Troops recovered hundreds of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
• 103 criminals were killed, 2,760 were arrested, and 266 civilians were rescued from kidnappers' dens in the Niger Delta region.
• 1,246 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters were killed, while 2,467 were arrested in the North-East region.
• Troops rescued 1,920 civilians, recovered 982 arms, and 2,153 ammunition in the North-East region.
• In the North-West theatre of operation, troops killed 1,374 bandits, including their top commanders, arrested 2,160 bandits, and rescued 3,288 hostages.
• Troops on operations in the North-Central killed 730 terrorists, bandits, and violent extremists, and arrested 7,153 violent extremists.
• 1,510 civilians were rescued, while 1,065 weapons and 19,709 rounds were recovered.
• In the North-East, 440 terrorists were killed, while 1,677 criminals were arrested.
• 294 civilians were rescued, and 683 weapons and 21,300 rounds of ammunition were recovered.

Statistics:

• 6,260 terrorists killed in the past two years.
• 14,138 terrorists and other criminal elements arrested.
• 5,365 civilians rescued.
• N83 billion worth of stolen products recovered.
• 946 total arms recovered (982 in North-East and 947 in North-West).
• 35,964 total rounds of ammunition recovered (25,802 in North-West, 21,300 in South-East, and 177,904 in South-West).

Sources:

• Deputy Director Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen. Ibrahim Abu-Mawashi.
• Defence Headquarters.
• Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa.