Nigerian Military Kills Dozens of Terrorists, Arrests 57 Suspects – Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian military has made significant strides in combating terrorism and insecurity in the country. According to the Defence Headquarters, troops have neutralized dozens of terrorists, arrested 57 suspects, and rescued 45 kidnapped victims across the nation in just one week.
These operations were carried out in various regions, including the North East, North West, North Central, and South East, targeting terrorist groups like Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandits. The military also recovered large caches of arms, vehicles, and ammunition, and dismantled several illegal oil refining sites.
The Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has expressed confidence that the armed forces are closing in on eliminating bandits terrorizing parts of the country. The Nigerian government has also declared a national security emergency, ordering the recruitment of thousands of additional police and military personnel to tackle the worsening insecurity.
These efforts demonstrate the military’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in Nigeria.
