Nigerian troops rescued more than 70 abducted persons, recovered N10 million in suspected ransom and arrested several suspected terrorists and kidnappers across the country in one week.\n<\/p>\n
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday on ongoing military operations between October 15 and 22.\n<\/p>\n
Onoja said troops rescued 27 villagers abducted in Gamji community, Katsina, and 29 residents who fled into nearby bushes during a terrorist attack in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger.\n<\/p>\n
He said troops also rescued 11 passengers after suspected attackers assaulted a commercial bus along the Ayere-Kabba road in Kogi.<\/p>\n
Onoja added that troops tracked kidnappers to Falgore Forest, neutralised two suspects and rescued a victim abducted from Fanyabo village in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.\n<\/p>\n
He said the troops recovered N10 million suspected to be ransom paid by the victim\u2019s family and handed the money and victim over to the family.\n<\/p>\n
Onoja said troops also arrested a wanted terrorist kingpin and an accomplice at the kingpin\u2019s residence in Mokwa, Niger, recovering four mobile phones and an undisclosed amount of cash.<\/p>\n
In the North-East, the defence spokesman said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai sustained offensive operations against terrorists in Borno and Yobe.\n<\/p>\n
He said troops arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers and collaborators at Benisheikh Market in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno on Oct. 16.\n<\/p>\n
According to him, further arrests were made in Yobe and Borno, including suspected collaborators allegedly supplying clothing materials for terrorists\u2019 uniforms.\n<\/p>\n
He said 19 terrorist fighters and family members surrendered to, or were intercepted by troops in Bama, Konduga, Mafa and Gwoza local government areas of Borno during the period.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe individuals reportedly cited hunger, hardship and clashes between rival terrorist factions as reasons for leaving terrorist camps.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cTroops also rescued an abductee who escaped from a terrorist enclave in the Mandara Mountains and arrested suspected ISWAP members in Borno and Yobe.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing an attack on troops\u2019 location at Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area, troops conducted clearance operations and recovered weapons,<\/p>\n
\u201cItems recovered are eight AK-47 rifles, two pump-action guns, 300 rounds of PKT ammunition, two rocket-propelled grenade bombs and chargers, a handheld radio and a motorcycle,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
In the North-Central, Onoja said the troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued five kidnap victims abandoned by their captors along the Okoloke-Isanlu-Esa route in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi.\n<\/p>\n
He said the troops also rescued a kidnapped herder in Nasarawa and arrested a wanted gunrunner and militia leader at Jape village in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue.\n<\/p>\n
Onoja said troops arrested a suspected arms dealer in Jalingo, Taraba, over an alleged attempt to sell 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition. <\/p>\n
According to him, the suspect reportedly disclosed the location of three AK-47 rifles.\n<\/p>\n
He said troops had in another operation, arrested a suspected kidnapper in Taraba and subsequently apprehended other members of a kidnapping syndicate allegedly operating with six AK-47 rifles.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cTroops also raided the residence of a militia leader at Abako in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue, destroying the militia\u2019s hideout.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Plateau, troops rescued two people abducted while travelling to Jos and arrested three suspects during an operation at a suspected kidnappers\u2019 hideout in Riyom Local Government Area.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOne of the suspects was identified as an alleged logistics supplier,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
The defence spokesman said the troops of Operation Udo Ka arrested five suspects over the kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo.\n<\/p>\n
The operation, according to him, was conducted around Irete and Orogwe in Owerri West Local Government Area, leading to the recovery of three AK-47 rifles, one English pistol and 81 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.\n<\/p>\n
In Anambra, he said the troops responding to a suspected secessionist attack pursued the fleeing suspects, who abandoned a bus and escaped in another vehicle.\n<\/p>\n
According to him, the troops recovered the bus, a pump-action gun and five cartridges.\n<\/p>\n
In the South-South, Onoja said the troops of Operation Delta Safe conducted an offensive operation against suspected kidnappers in Amendokhian Forest, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo.<\/p>\n
He added that the operation led to the neutralisation of one suspect and the recovery of a pump-action rifle and six live cartridges.\n<\/p>\n
Onoja said the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma engaged terrorists in Sokoto and Katsina, recovering AK-47 rifles, motorcycles, ammunition and other equipment.\n<\/p>\n
He said the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, commended troops for their resilience and the collaboration of other security agencies.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cHe urged personnel to remain disciplined, respect human rights and comply with the rules of engagement, warning that terrorists remained dangerous despite sustained pressure.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe CDS also urged traditional rulers, community leaders and youths to report threats promptly, reject mob action and avoid providing safe havens for criminals.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cHe called on the media to verify reports, particularly those involving sensitive communal issues, to avoid inflaming tensions,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
Onoja said the Armed Forces would sustain operations until peace and security were restored across the country.<\/p>\n
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