The Defence Headquarters has reported significant successes in the ongoing operations by Nigerian troops across various theatres, revealing that in the past week alone, 40 terrorists were eliminated, and 259 individuals, including criminals, were apprehended across the country. The update was provided by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. Maj.-Gen. Buba disclosed that the Armed Forces executed synchronized strikes involving ground and air forces, targeting terrorist enclaves and hideouts. The combination of these coordinated efforts resulted in the neutralization…
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Nigerian Forces Neutralize 99 Terrorists, Apprehend 198, and Thwart Oil Theft in Ongoing Military Operations
Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, has revealed that Nigerian troops have successfully neutralized 99 terrorists, apprehended 198 individuals, and thwarted oil theft operations. Providing updates on ongoing military activities in various regions of the country in Abuja, he also stated that 49 perpetrators of oil theft were arrested, and 139 kidnapped hostages were rescued. In the South-South region, the troops prevented oil theft amounting to One Billion Eighteen Million Four Hundred and Eighty-Three Thousand Nine Hundred Naira (N1,018,483,900.00). Additionally, the forces recovered 141 assorted weapons…
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