Nigerian forces have rescued 36 abductees and eliminated a suspected terrorist kingpin in a series of operations conducted across the country between August 31 and September 3, the Defence Headquarters has said.
The Defence Headquarters says troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and neutralised several terrorists in fresh operations across the country.
The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday on the military operations conducted between Aug. 31 and Sept. 3.
He said troops neutralised one terrorist on Sept. 1 after detonating an IED along the Miyanti-Banki Junction main supply route in Bama, Borno.
According to him, troops recovered a rifle, ammunition and an IED initiator after the operation.
He said another terrorist was neutralised during an encounter at Lamusuri Crossing Point in Gujba, Yobe, with a rifle and ammunition recovered.
Onoja said troops also intercepted a terrorist escapee around Sabsawa, Bama, on Aug. 31, after he fled captivity due to hunger and hardship.
He said troops arrested a suspect in Konduga for conveying foodstuffs allegedly destined for a terrorist enclave in Bama.
According to him, troops also arrested a suspected former terrorist fighter turned informant at Damasak, Mobbar, on Sept. 1.
Onoja said 21 women and children surrendered to troops at Mafa, Dikwa, on Sept. 2, following clashes between rival terrorist factions.
He added that another terrorist escapee was intercepted near Amuda Bridge, Gwoza, while a suspected terrorist spy was arrested along Kauwa-Kukawa Road.
Onoja said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operations against terrorists and kidnappers across Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara.
He said troops neutralised two terrorist kingpins and wounded another during a raid on suspected hideouts at Kogo, Matazu, Katsina, on Aug. 31.
