About 848 kidnapped Nigerians have been rescued by troops during various operations across the country in the last three weeks. This information was disclosed by the Defence Headquarters on Thursday.
While speaking during a briefing in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, General Benard Onyeuko, also said troops killed a prominent Islamic State of West Africa Province Commander, Abubakar Dan-Buduma.
He added that the terrorists’ informants and logistics suppliers were also arrested in different theaters of operations between April 7 and 28, 2022.
” Troops neutralized 23 terrorists, rescued 619 civilians, and arrested 19 terrorists. Troops responded to a distress call of terrorists’ attack at Wanzamai in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
“Troops mobilized to the village and engaged the terrorist where scores of the terrorists were killed. In the course of the operation troops rescued 32 women and 18 children.
“Also, within the period under review, troops recovered 592 rustled cattle. Troops also rescued 179 civilians, neutralized 62 terrorists, and apprehended 100 terrorists.
“The land component of Operation Hadin Kai with support of the air components conducted an offensive operation in Arina Woje in Marte Local Government Area of Borno state and neutralized a prominent Islamic State of West Africa Province Commander.
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About 848 kidnapped Nigerians have been rescued by troops during various operations across the country in the last three weeks. This information was disclosed by the Defence Headquarters on Thursday.
While speaking during a briefing in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, General Benard Onyeuko, also said troops killed a prominent Islamic State of West Africa Province Commander, Abubakar Dan-Buduma..
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