Nigerian Military Announces Elimination of Notorious Terrorists in Various Operations

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The Nigerian military has announced the elimination of several notorious terrorists in various operations across the country. Notable among those killed are dreaded Amir Abu Fatimah, kinging Auta, Abdul Jamilu, Salisu, Mallam Jidda, Maiwada, Mai Dada and Nwachi Eze otherwise known as Onowu. In addition, the military has sustained operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements posing a threat to national security and socio-economic activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian military has killed several terrorists' kingpins and their foot soldiers in various operations across the country.
  • Over 1,191 terrorists were arrested, and 543 kidnapped victims were rescued.
  • The military has sustained operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements posing a threat to national security and socio-economic activities.
  • Notorious gunrunners and kidnappers on the troops' watch list were arrested and taken into custody for interrogation in the second quarter.
  • The troops of Operation Hadin i, Operation Fasan Yamma, Operation Safe Haven, Operation UDO KA, and Operation Delta Safe amongst others performed exceptionally well during the period under review.
  • A total of 682 terrorist and their families surrendered to troops during the quarter due to the troops' overwhelming firepower.
  • The troops of Operation Delta Safe foiled oil theft worth over N3.5 billion in the second quarter.
  • 2.38 litres of stolen crude oil, 605,393 litres of illegally refined AGO, 41,465 litres of DPK, and 26,905 litres of PMS were recovered.
  • The military has reaffirmed its deep appreciation to its Field Commanders and their men for their resolve and determination in ensuring that all forms of threats facing the country are conclusively brought to an end.
  • The military and all security agencies have observed their Code of Conduct for Internal Security Operations (ISO), Laws of Armed Conflict, and Rules of Engagements (ROE).

Statistics:

  • Over 1,191 terrorists were arrested during the second quarter.
  • 543 kidnapped victims were rescued.
  • A total of 682 terrorist and their families surrendered to troops during the quarter.
  • Oil theft worth over N3.5 billion was foiled by the troops of Operation Delta Safe.
  • The breakdown of the oil theft includes:

+ 2.38 litres of stolen crude oil.

+ 605,393 litres of illegally refined AGO.

+ 41,465 litres of DPK.

+ 26,905 litres of PMS.

Sources:

  • NAN (No exact source provided)