Troops Rescue 180, Arrest 450 Suspects in September Operations
The Defence Headquarters has announced that Nigerian troops rescued 180 kidnapped victims and arrested 450 suspects during nationwide security operations in September. According to a statement from Major-General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations, several terrorists were also neutralized. The military's efforts led to 39 terrorists surrendering voluntarily across various regions. A significant cache of weapons was recovered, including 63 assorted arms and over 4,475 rounds of ammunition. Other items seized were grenades, vehicles, motorcycles, and materials for making explosives. The operations were conducted nationwide: In the North East, troops targeted Boko Haram and ISWAP, arresting collaborators and dismantling terrorist camps. In the North West, operations led to the arrest of a wanted terrorist kingpin and the rescue of 13 victims. In the North Central and South East, troops neutralized extremists and recovered weapons and IEDs. The military […]