Nigerian Troops Kill 17 Terrorists, Arrest 85, Rescue 10 Hostages
The Nigerian Army has announced significant gains in its nationwide operations, neutralizing 17 terrorists and rescuing 10 kidnap victims in the last 48 hours. According to a military source, the coordinated operations also led to the arrest of 85 suspects. Those apprehended include Boko Haram informants, logistics suppliers, and kidnappers. In the North East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai engaged terrorists in Borno and Adamawa states. They successfully repelled ambushes and arrested a key informant who was tracked through his phone calls and bank transactions. The operations also led to the interception of a large shipment of 368 bags of cement and other supplies suspected to be destined for terrorist camps. The rescued victims are currently receiving medical care and being profiled, while the arrested suspects are in custody.