Troops Neutralize 88, Arrest 228 Terrorists, Rescue 181 kidnapped Hostages

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it's Troops in the North West  have neutralised 88 terrorists, arrested 228 persons, while 40 perpetrators of oil theft were also arrested with 181 kidnapped hostages rescued 

Director Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen Edward Buba disclosed these in a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja also said, Troops  In the SS, denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of  One Billion Two Four Million Four Hundred and Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Naira (N1,021,412,950.00) only.

He Further said, troops recovered 84 assorted weapons and 2,393 assorted ammunition. The breakdown as follows: 34 AK47 rifles, 15 fabricated rifles, 11 dane guns, 5 fabricated revolver pistol, 8 locally made pistols, 3 pump action guns and one magnum pump action.

Others he said are: 1,807 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 314 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 146 rounds of 7.62mm PKM ammo, 77 rounds of 9mm ammo, 49 live cartridges,  25 magazines, 2 baofeng radios, 16 vehicles, 35 motorcycles, 27 mobile phones and the sum of N1,851,000.00 only amongst other items.

He explained that Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 13 crude oil cooking ovens, 20 dugout pits, 73 boats, 25 storage tanks and 59 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 3 barges, 7 speedboats, 73 drums, one tricycle, 5 pumping machines, 3 mobile phones and 9 vehicles among others. Troops recovered 942,420 litres of stolen crude oil, 175,075 litres of illegally refined AGO and 4,980 litres of PMS.

Overall, troops offensives has severely depleted ISWAP terrorist rank and file in the NE forcing a desperate recruitment drive. Similarly, terrorist in the NW are on a recruitment drive on social media for new recruits. Troops are aware of the situation and working with other security agencies and governments to thwart the plans. 

Troops Neutralize 88, Arrest 228 Terrorists, Rescue 181 kidnapped Hostages 

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja 

The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it's Troops in the North West have neutralised 88 terrorists, arrested 228 persons, while 40 perpetrators of oil theft were also arrested with 181 kidnapped hostages rescued 

Director Defence Media Operations Maj-Gen Edward Buba disclosed these in a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja also said, Troops In the SS, denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Two Four Million Four Hundred and Twelve Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty Naira (N1,021,412,950.00) only.

He Further said, troops recovered 84 assorted weapons and 2,393 assorted ammunition. The breakdown as follows: 34 AK47 rifles, 15 fabricated rifles, 11 dane guns, 5 fabricated revolver pistol, 8 locally made pistols, 3 pump action guns and one magnum pump action.

Others he said are: 1,807 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 314 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 146 rounds of 7.62mm PKM ammo, 77 rounds of 9mm ammo, 49 live cartridges, 25 magazines, 2 baofeng radios, 16 vehicles, 35 motorcycles, 27 mobile phones and the sum of N1,851,000.00 only amongst other items.

He explained that Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 13 crude oil cooking ovens, 20 dugout pits, 73 boats, 25 storage tanks and 59 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 3 barges, 7 speedboats, 73 drums, one tricycle, 5 pumping machines, 3 mobile phones and 9 vehicles among others. Troops recovered 942,420 litres of stolen crude oil, 175,075 litres of illegally refined AGO and 4,980 litres of PMS.

Overall, troops offensives has severely depleted ISWAP terrorist rank and file in the NE forcing a desperate recruitment drive. Similarly, terrorist in the NW are on a recruitment drive on social media for new recruits. Troops are aware of the situation and working with other security agencies and governments to thwart the plans.