Troops Neutralize 13 Terrorists, Recover 6 AK-47 Rifle, 3 Fabricated, 2 Dane Guns, 241 Rounds Of 7.62mm Special Ammo

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According to the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba in a statement said,

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters and families, conducted fighting patrols, offensive, ambush and raid operations, arrested suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS collaborators as well as discovered and detonated IEDs in Bama, Gwoza, Dikwa, Damboa, Biu, Kukawa, MMC, Monguno and Marte LGAs of Borno State as well as Damaturu, Geidam and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State respectively.

Details as follows:

Surrender of BH/ISWAP Terrorist and Family Members.

On 7 August 2024, a total of 41 BH/ISWAP terrorists and family members comprising 5 adult males, 8 adult females and 28 children surrendered to troos in Bama, Gwoza and Dikwa LGAs of Borno State.

Between 7 and 13 Aug 24, a total of 94 terrs comprising 19 adult males 26 adult females and 49 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.

Fighting Patrols.

On 7 August 2024, following reports, troops with hybrid forces while on fighting patrol responded to information on activities of suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists and made contact in Damboa LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 11 terrorists and recovered 7 AK47 rifles, 2 locally fabricated guns, 4 magazines, 112 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 89 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 motorcycles and cutlasses amongst others.
On 12 August 2024, troops in conjunction with hybrid forces conducted fighting patrol to BH/ISWAP terrorist’s enclaves and made contact in Bama LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 10 and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 3 dane guns, 103 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 76 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 6 motorcycles amongst others.

Ambush Operation.

Between 8 and 11 August 2024, troops in conjunction with hybrid forces in separate offensive operations conducted long range ambush and made contact with BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists in MMC and Gwoza LGAs of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 13 terrorists and recovered 6 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated, 2 dane guns, 241 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 91 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 3 motorcycles and 6 bicycles amongst.

Raid Operation. On 9 and 10 August 2024, a combined team of troops in separate offensive operations raided suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists enclaves and made contact in Bama LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 28 terrorists and rescued 19 kidnapped hostages including children. Troops also recovered 3 dane guns, 2 RPG bombs, one RPG bomb charger, one magazine, 73 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm and medical supplies as well as discovered and detonated one locally made IED.

Offensive Operations. Between 7 and 11 August 2024, troops in conjunction with hybrid forces in separate offensive operations made contact with BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Damaturu and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State as well as Damboa LGA of Borno State respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and arrested 4 suspected kidnappers. Troops also recovered 4 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 64 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 motorcycles, 2 mobile phones and the sum of N39,000.00 only amongst others.

Arrest of Suspected ISWAP/JAS Terr Collaborators. Between 7 and 12 August 2024, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 26 suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists collaborators, informants and kidnappers in Gujba and Geidam LGA of Yobe State as well as Bama, Biu, Damboa and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State respectively.

Discovery and Detonation of UXO. Between 9 and 11 August 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols discovered and detonated buried and concealed UXO and IEDs in Monguno, Damboa, Marte and Kukawa LGAs of Borno State as well as Damaturu LGA of Yobe State respectively.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 81 terrorists, arrested 52 suspects and rescued 34 kidnappers hostages. Troops recovered 21 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 5 fabricated guns, 8 dane guns, 2 RPG bombs, one RPG charger, 344 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 320 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 112 rounds 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 73 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 5 magazines, 13 motorcycles, 6 bicycles, 2 mobile phones and the sum of N39,000.00 only mongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; conducted offensive operations, counter/anti kidnapping operations as well as arrested suspected violent extremists in Riyom, Wase, Bokkos, Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Kanke, Jos East, North and South LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga LGA of Kaduna State respectively.

Details are as follows: 

Offensive Operations. Between 9 and 11 August 2024, troops in separate offensive operations responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists and raided extremist hideouts in Riyom, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Wase and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State. During the operations, troops arrested 31 suspects including drug peddlers and recovered 4 motorcycles.

Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Operations. Between 7 and 12 August 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping criminality operations responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Mangu, Kanke, Bokkos, Jos East and South LGAs of Plateau State. During the operations, troops neutralized one extremist, arrested one suspect and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages

Arrest Operations. Between 9 and 13 August 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols intercepted and arrested 29 suspected violent extremists and illegal miners in Barkin Ladi, Wase, Bassa, Riyom, Jos South and North LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga LGA of Kaduna State respectively.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 10 insurgents, arrested 78 violent extremists and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; conducted offensive operations and arrested suspected violent extremists in Ukum and Katsina-Ala LGAs of Benue State as well as Nasarawa and Jalingo LGAs of Nasarawa and Taraba States.

Details are as follows:

Offensive Operations. Between 7 and 10 August 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with violent extremists in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State and Ukum, Katsina-Ala LGA of Benue State as well as Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 2 extremists, arrested one suspect and rescued 3 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 71 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one fibre boat and 5 motorcycles amongst others.

Arrest Operations.

On 9 Aug 24, following a tip off, troops while on fighting patrol intercepted and arrested 2 violent extremists in Jalingo LGA of Taraba State. During the operations, troops recovered 4 filing machines, 436 machetes, one mob phone and other tools used for fabricating weapons.

On 9 and 11 August 2024, following a tip-off, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 14 violent extremists in Ukum LGA of Benue State.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 7 terrorists, arrested 23 violent extremists and rescued 7 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 71 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one fibre boat and 5 motorcycles amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review; conducted ambush, offensive and counter/anti kidnapping operations, responded to activities of suspected terrorists and arrested suspected gunrunner in Faskari Sabuwa and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State as well as Birnin Magaji, Bakura, Talata Mafara and Kaura Namoda LGAs of Zamfara State. Troops also conducted operations in Isa and Chikun LGAs of Sokoto and Kaduna States respectively.

Details are as follows;

Ambush Operations. On 6 August 2024, following credible intelligence, troops while on offensive operation ambushed suspected terrorists and made contact in Faskari LGA of Katsina State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 11 terrorists and 6 AK47 rifles, 5 dane guns, 3 magazines, 133 rounds of 7.62mm special and 101 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 5 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones.

Offensive Operations. Between 7 and 13 August 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Bakura, Talata Mafara and Kaura Namoda LGAs of Zamfara State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 terrorists and arrested 3 suspects. Troops also recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated gun, 288 rounds of RG55 PKT, 40 rounds of CJ95, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 6 cartridges, one baofeng radio and 3 motorcycles amongst others.

Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Ops. On 7 and 11 August 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations raided terrorists hideouts in Kankara and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. During the operations, troops rescued 31 kidnapped hostages.

Terrorists Activities. On 11 August 2024, troops while on fighting patrol responded to information on activities of terrorists and made contact in Chikun LGA Kaduna States. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 5 terrorists and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 93 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 3 motorcycles.

Arrest of Suspected NSCDC Personnel. On 7 August 2024, sequel to the arrest of a terrorist and recovery of arms earlier on 5 August 2024. Following a tip-off, troops arrested one NSCDC personnel suspected to be an arms dealer in Sabuwa LGA of Katsina State. Suspect was alleged to be involved in selling of earlier recovered AK47 rifle.

SUMMARY 

Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 30 terrorists, arrested 21 terrorists and rescued 44 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 13 AK47 rifles, one fabricated rifle, 5 dane guns, 288 rounds of RG55 ammo, 40 rounds of CJ95 ammo, 256 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 101 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 6 live cartridges, 3 magazines, one baofeng radio, 11 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones only amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; arrested suspected violent extremists/gunrunner in Lere and Karu LGAs of Kaduna and Nasarawa States as well as Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT Abuja.

Details are as follows;

Arrest of Suspected Violent Extremist/Gunrunner.

On 7 August 2024, Sequel to the arrest of a suspected extremist/gunrunner identified as Hashimu Ahmad on 31 July 2024. Following a tip-off, troops intercepted and arrested a violent extremist/gunrunner in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. Preliminary investigation, revealed that suspect was a member of the same syndicate with earlier arrested suspect. During the operation, troops recovered one AK47 Rifle, one magazine, 1,641 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 49 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo.

On 8 and 12 August 2024, following reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 152 suspected violent extremists including foreign nationals from Niger and Cameroon in Karu LGA of Nasarawa State and Gwagwalada Area Council of FCT Abuja respectively.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 9 terrorists, arrested 171 suspects and rescued 6 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 1,641 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 49 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and one magazine amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products. Troops also conducted offensive operations and arrested suspected violent extremists in Southern Ijaw and Ovwie LGAs of Bayelsa and Delta States respectively.

Details as follows:

Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 920,800 litres of stolen crude oil, 88,760 litres of illegally refined AGO and 7,500 litres of PMS. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 15 dugout pits, 17 boats, 62 drums, one receiver and 27 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 32 cooking ovens, 2 outboard engines, 2 pumping machines, 2 vehicles, one tricycle, 3 motorcycles and 84 illegal refining sites.

Offensive Operations. On 10 August 2024, troops while on offensive operation raided a suspected violent extremists hideouts in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State. During the operations, troops neutralized one extremist and arrested one suspect as well as recovered one revolver pistol, 2 locally fabricated guns, one AK47 rifle, one dummy AK47 rifle, 5 magazines and 44 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo amongst others.

Arrest Operations. On 8 and 11 August 2024, troops in separate routine patrols intercepted and arrested 2 suspected violent extremists including a notorious kidnap kingpin identified in Uvwie and Southern Ijaw LGAs of Delta and Bayelsa States respectively. During the operation, troops recovered one locally made gun and 3 cartridges.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 920,800 litres of stolen crude oil, 88,760 litres of illegally refined AGO and 7,500 litres of PMS. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 15 dugout pits, 17 boats, 62 drums, one receiver and 27 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 32 cooking ovens, 2 outboard engines, 2 pumping machines, 2 vehicles, one tricycle, 3 motorcycles and 84 illegal refining sites.

Troops neutralized one terrorist and apprehended 23 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops also recovered 9 assorted weapon, 10 magazines and 63 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; conducted fighting patrols and arrested suspected violent extremists/IPOB/ESN in Ihiala of Anambra as well as Ahoada West and Orlu LGAs of Imo State respectively.

Details as follows:

Fighting Patrol. On 6 August 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols operations made contact with suspected violent extremists/IPOB/ESN criminals in Ihiala and Ahoada West LGAs of Anambra and Rivers States respectively. Following the fire fight, troops neutralized 3 IPOB/ESN members and and arrested 2 suspects as well as recovered one pump action gun, 36 cartridges, IED accessories, one vehicle, one Motorola Radio, 3 mobile phones and assorted charms amongst others.

Arrest Operation. On 6 August 2024, following a tip-off, troops while on routine patrol intercepted and arrested a IPOB/ESN terrorists collaborator in Orlu LGA of Imo State.

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 9 terrorists, arrested 8 violent extremists and rescued 6 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one pump action gun, 36 live cartridges, one vehicle, one Motorola radio and 3 mobile phones amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION AWATSE (SOUTH WEST)

Troops of Operation AWATSE recorded the following during the week under review; arrested suspected violent extremists/kidnappers and illegal miners in Itesiwaju and Abeokuta North LGAs of Oyo and Ogun States respectively.

Details as follows:

Arrest Operations. On 7 August 2024, troops with local vigilantes intercepted and arrested a kidnapper in Itesiwaju LGA of Oyo State. During the operations, troops recovered 4 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated pistol, 110 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammo, 8 magazines and 4 cartridges amongst others.

Arrest of Illegal Miners. On 7 August 2024, troops while on routine patrol intercepted 2 vehicles loaded with 110 sacks of suspected illegal mined MICA in Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun State. During operations, troops arrested 4 suspects including one Chinese National .

SUMMARY

Overall, troops of Operation AWATSE arrested 5 violent extremists and recovered 4 AK47 rifles, one locally fabricated pistol, 110 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 live cartridges, 8 magazines and 2 vehicles amongst others. All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.