The Defence Headquarters reported that troops have killed 202 terrorists, arrested 437 criminals, and rescued 209 kidnap victims across Nigeria in the past week. Additionally, 30 oil thieves were apprehended, and 45 illegal refining sites were destroyed.
Maj-Gen Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, announced the accomplishments on Friday, June 7. Troops recovered 201 assorted weapons and 5,346 rounds of ammunition, alongside other items such as nine vehicles, 118 motorcycles, and N74.7 million.
In the Niger Delta, troops confiscated 707,200 litres of stolen crude oil, 149,700 litres of illegally refined diesel, and 400 litres of kerosene. They also destroyed 28 dugout pits, 15 boats, and 55 storage tanks used for illegal refining.
The military high command reiterated its commitment to counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism efforts, focusing on eliminating terrorists and their supporters across the country.
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