DHQ: Troops Rescued 36 Abductees, Neutralised Several Terrorists in One Week
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and neutralised several terrorists in fresh operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced troops rescued 36 abducted individuals and eliminated several terrorists during military operations across Nigeria between August 31 and September 3. Major General Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, detailed the operations conducted in various theatres. In Borno and Yobe states, troops dismantled terrorist networks and thwarted logistics support, neutralising one terrorist after detonating an IED.
Additional successes included intercepting a terrorist escapee and arresting suspects involved in armed trafficking and criminal activities. In Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara, Operation FANSAN YAMMA troops neutralised two key terrorists and wounded another. Interceptions of weapons caches, vehicles, and arrests of informants and spies further disrupted terrorist activities.
Rescue operations also saved abducted civilians held for weeks, with some receiving medical care. The Chief of Defence Staff praised the troops' bravery and cooperation with other security agencies and stakeholders.
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