Terrorist Commander Surrenders, Troops Record Success in Counter-Terrorism Operations

Strategic Insights -

Recent counter-terrorism operations led by the Nigerian military have resulted in significant successes, with a terrorist commander surrendering in Borno State, while troops in the North-West and Niger Delta regions have arrested suspects and rescued hostages. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed that troops of Operation Hadin Kai arrested five terrorist collaborators and rescued four hostages in Borno State, in addition to recovering arms and ammunition. Similarly, troops of Operation Fasan Yamma in the North-West region arrested five suspected terrorists and rescued two kidnap victims, while troops of Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta region destroyed 15 illegal refining sites, arrested eight suspected oil thieves, and recovered stolen products worth N263,843,522.

Key Takeaways:

  • A terrorist commander, Ibn Ali, surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State, along with his arms and ammunition.
  • Five terrorist collaborators were arrested, and four hostages were rescued by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Borno State.
  • Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma in the North-West region arrested five suspected terrorists and rescued two kidnap victims.
  • Items recovered during the operations in the North-West included firearms and ammunitions, as well as motorcycles and N28,720.
  • Troops of Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta region destroyed 15 illegal refining sites, arrested eight suspected oil thieves, and recovered stolen products worth N263,843,522.
  • The breakdown of recovered products in the Niger Delta region includes 198,482 litres of stolen crude oil, 63,846 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 947 litres of PMS.
  • Troops seized nine vehicles from the criminals and recovered some arms and ammunition as well as IEDs and IED-making materials.

Statistics:

  • N822,500 was the sum recovered by troops in Borno State.
  • N28,720 was the sum recovered by troops in the North-West region.
  • N263,843,522 was the value of stolen products recovered by troops in the Niger Delta region.
  • 198,482 litres of stolen crude oil was recovered by troops in the Niger Delta region.
  • 63,846 litres of illegally refined AGO was recovered by troops in the Niger Delta region.
  • 947 litres of PMS was recovered by troops in the Niger Delta region.
  • 15 illegal refining sites were destroyed by troops in the Niger Delta region.
  • 8 suspected oil thieves were arrested by troops in the Niger Delta region.

Sources:

  • Defence Headquarters.
  • "Confidential Statement" (exact wording from original source).
  • No publication date provided.