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121 Terrorists Neutralized, 30 Bandits Arrested, 38 Hostages Freed as Military Dominates North West

The military operations in North West has began to write spectacular success stories in its battle against terror-banditry in the larger chunk of the Northwest, as troops neutralized 121 terrorists, arrested 30 bandits, and resuced 38 kidnapped Hostages as the ongoing wave of onslaughts against bandits in their enclaves has drawn significant praises.Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI and Operation WHIRL PUNCH according to Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba conducted ambush operations, fighting patrols and counter/anti kidnapping operations within one week.General Buba said they also conducted deliberate attacks on terrorist hideouts and enclaves in Daura and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. Additionally, troops conducted offensive operation and killed several terrorists commanders in Jibia LGA of Katsina State. They also conducted offensive operations including ambushes, rescued kidnapped hostages in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.He revealed that troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 105 terrorists, arrested 21 terrorists and rescued 36 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one GPMG, one PKT gun, 52 AK47 rifles, one fabricated AK47 rifles, 21 fabricated rifles, one PKT belted link with 86 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,523 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 165 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 115 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 40 motorcycles, 5 mobile phones and the sum of N40,800.00 only amongst others.He also said troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 16 terrorists, arrested 9 suspects and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one PKT gun, 4 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated rifle, 2 dane guns, 410 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one vehicle, one motorcycle, 3 mobile phones, one boefeng radio, one magazine and the sum of N1,532,900.00 amongst others.A breakdown of these operations revealed that on 28 August 2024, troops with Hybrid Forces ambushed terrorists in Gujba LGA of Yobe State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 12 terrorists and recovered 6 AK47 rifles, 2 dane guns, 4 fabricated rifles, 230 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 donkeys.Troops on 25 – 30 August 2024, in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Giwa, Birnin Gwari, Maradun, Kaura Namoda, Maru and Shinkafi LGAs of Kaduna and Zamfara State as well as Danmusa LGA of Katsina State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 36 terrorists arrested 7 and rescued 13 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 24 AK47 Rifles, 7 dane guns, 3 fabricated rifles, one PKT gun, one PKT belt containing 86 rounds, 435 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 120 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 5 mobile phones, 4 BAOFENG radios, 7 motorcycles, Airtel recharge cards worth ₦5,000.00 and the sum of N13,300.00 only.Troops between 27 August – 3 September 2024 with hybrid forces in separate operations responded to distress calls on terrorists activities in Dange Shuni, Isa, Tureta, Sabon Birni and Rabah LGAs of Sokoto State as well as Maradun and Zurmi LGAs of Zamfara State. Following fire fights, troops neutralized 34 terrorists, arrested 11 terrorists/kidnappers and rescued 23 kdnapped hostages. Troops recovered 10 AK47 rifles, 4 dane guns, 6 fabricated rifles, one fabricated AK47 rifle, 250 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 115 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammo, 45 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo and 12 motorcycles.Between 26 August – 3 September 2024, troops conducted offensive operations to distressed communities in Danmusa, Jibia and Bungudu LGAs of Katsina and Zamfaara States. During the fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorist, arrested 5 and rescued 21 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 3 dane guns, one AK47 rifle, 87 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo one vehicle and 4 motorcycles.On 29 and 31 August 2024, troops arrested military 6 impostes in Daura and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. Troops also arrested 3 terrorist collaborators in Tureta LGA of Sokoto State. Additionally, troops recovered military uniforms and the sum of ₦27,500.00 only.On 4 September 2024, troops while on offensive operation made contact with terrorist in Jibia LGA of Katsina State. Following fire fight, troops neutralized 23 terrorists and recovered 12 AK47 rifles one GPMG, 8 fabricated rifles, 6 dane guns, 608 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 211 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 21 motorcycles amongst other item.On 26 August 2024, air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI conducted air interdiction on terrorists hideout at Sadiku Enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State. Subsequently, target was acquired and engaged with rockets. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their structures destroyed.As for the troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH on 27 August and 1 September 2024, in separate offensive operations. Troops intercepted and arrested 9 violent extremists logistics suppliers in Chikun and Kagarko LGAs of Kaduna State. Troops also recovered one vehicle, 130 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, one motorcycle, 3 new mobile phones, recharge cards worth N100,000.00 and the sum of N1,532,900.00 amongst other item.On 27 August 2024, troops ambush in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State resulted in 16 terrorists neutralized and a PKT gun recovered. Other items recovered include: 4 AK47 rifles, 2 dane guns, 3 fabricated guns, 280 rounds, one Baofeng radio, one magazine and 14 sim cards.On 28 August 2024, troops rescued a kidnapped hostage during fighting patrol in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State. On 29 August 2024, the air component of Operation WHHIRL PUNCH conducted air interdiction mission over Alhaji Yusuf enclave at Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State. The location was acquired and attacked with bombs. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and locations destroyed.www.twitter.com/spyetv