Terrorists tormenting Nigeria had a blood first week in 2025 as troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations killed 109 of them and arrested 81, Defence Headquarters announced Friday....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, disclosed this in a press statement on Friday, noting that the military remains committed to its campaign against insurgents and their collaborators across the country.
Giving details of the outcomes of the various operations conducted by troops nationwide, Buba said: “During the week under review, troops neutralised 109 terrorists, arrested 81 suspects, and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages.”
According to Buba, troops of Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 64 terrorists, arrested 28 suspects, and rescued 14 kidnapped victims.
“On January 3, 2025,” he continued, “the air component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, as part of its ongoing offensive operations against terrorists, conducted an air interdiction at Alawa Forest in Shiroro LGA of Niger State. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were eliminated, and their structures, along with logistics, were destroyed.
“Overall, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA neutralised 21 terrorists, arrested 24 individuals, and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages.”
Buba also revealed that in the Niger Delta, troops apprehended six suspected oil thieves and prevented the theft of crude oil valued at ₦618,756,470.
Continuing, the Director of Defence Media Operations, said: “In the SS (South-south), troops foiled oil theft amounting to an estimated ₦618,756,470. Additionally, 10 illegal refining sites, 12 boats, 10 crude oil cooking ovens, and other infrastructure used in illegal operations were destroyed.”
The General urged citizens to always be vigilant and supportive of security agencies, even as he underscored the military’s commitment to protect the nation.
He concluded, assuring that “Troops are continuing their successful operational engagements. As a result, citizens will continue to see the increasing effectiveness and efficiency of the armed forces.” ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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