Troops reportedly kill 59 terrorists, arrest 137 suspected criminals

The military high command said troops across the six geopolitical zones of the country have killed no fewer than 59 terrorists.

 

It also said a total of 137 suspected criminals were arrested in separate operations conducted between July 17 and 28.

 

In a statement on Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba added that troops recovered oil worth N388m from oil thieves within the period under review.

 

It read, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria is engaged in several operations across the 6 geopolitical zones to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation. As of 28 July 23, the military has neutralized 59 terrorists and arrested a total number of 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers, 20 gunmen, and 19 suspected oil thefts. Troops have also rescued 88 kidnapped hostages.

 

“In the course of operations across the country troops recovered a total number of 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition. Troops recovered 26 AK47 rifles, one GPMG, 1 AKMS rifle, one FN rifle, 4 pump action, five pistols, and 19 Dane guns. Also, recovered are 1,083 rounds of 7.62mm special, 228 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 rounds 5.56 x 45mm, 15 fully loaded AK47 magazines, nine rounds of 9mm ammo, and the sum of N41,915.00 only, and CFA 49,000.

 

“Others include 323,650 liters of stolen crude oil, 128,700 liters of illegally refined AGO, and 4,000 liters of DPK. While an estimated sum of N388,441,660.00 was denied the oil thefts.”