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We killed 358 terrorists in January – Nigerian military

Afolabi Hakim by Afolabi Hakim
January 31, 2025
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  • Buba stated that the troops was sustaining the momentum in defeating terrorists and their cohorts in ongoing counter-terrorism and insurgency operations nationwide.

No fewer than 358 terrorists were neutralised by the Nigerian troops in January, the Defence Headquarters has disclosed.

According to the DHQ, 431 suspects were also arrested while 249 kidnapped hostages were rescued during the same period.

The development is contained in a statement issued by DHQ spokesperson Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba on Friday in Abuja.

Buba stated that the troops were sustaining the momentum in defeating terrorists and their cohorts in ongoing counter-terrorism and insurgency operations nationwide.

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He said the troops recovered 370 weapons and 4,972 ammunitions, comprising 105 AK47 rifles, 25 locally fabricated guns, and 32 Dane guns.

According to Buba, 23 pump action guns, 3,066 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 758 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 980 cartridges, 72 assorted arms and 500 assorted ammunitions were also recovered.

In the North-East, Buba said troops of Operation Hadin Kai had sustained the tempo against terrorists and their cohorts across the theatre during the month.

He said the troops launched both ground and air offensives on terrorists, neutralising 193 terrorists, apprehending 89 suspects and rescuing 39 kidnapped hostages.

According to him, troops recorded 95 surrendered Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists combatants and their families.

In the North-Central, Buba disclosed the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke neutralised 22 violent extremists, nabbed 149 and rescued 73 kidnapped hostages.

He said the troops also recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.

In the North-West, he said the troops of Operation Fasan Yamma neutralised 102 terrorists, arrested 134 suspects and rescued 100 kidnapped hostages with a large cache of arms and ammunition.

In the South-South, Mr Buba said the troops of Operation Delta Safe apprehended 59 perpetrators of oil theft and denied them an estimated sum of over N2 billion.

He said the troops also recovered 2.7 million litres of stolen crude oil, 42,515 litres of illegally refined AGO, 200 litres of DPK and 2,250 litres of PMS, amongst other items.

In the South-East, he said the troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised 41 terrorists, arrested 57 suspects and rescued 37 kidnapped hostages.

“Overall, the armed forces continue to fight admirably in defeating terrorists and their cohorts across the country.

“Troops remain focused on creating conditions in which the safety and security of citizens is assured,” he added.

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