Nigerian Troops Eliminate 36 Terrorists In Air Strikes Across North-East

Nigerian troops of the Operation Hadin Kai have eliminated scores of terrorists in the last two weeks across the North-East. 

This was disclosed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami today (Thursday) in Abuja.

According to him, the troops also eliminated two top Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders.

He identified them as Abu Asiya and Abu Ubaida A’Qaid.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Danmadami said: “Consequently, within the period under review, troops neutralised 36 terrorists, rescued 130 civilians and arrested 46 suspected Boko Haram terrorists as well as 12 suspected Boko Haram Terrorists/ISWAP logistic suppliers.

“Furthermore, 21 AK47 rifles, 163 rounds of 7.62mm special, two RPG bombs, 25 Dane guns, four explosive ordinance store, two bandoliers, 10 solar panels, 23 bicycles, 10 motorcycles and one tricycle were recovered.

“Other items recovered are, 19 cell phones, 28 torch lights, bags of assorted grains, 122 rustled sheep, and the sum of N203,125 among other items.

“Equally, a total of 368 suspected terrorists and their families comprising 53 adult males, 116 adult females and 214 children surrendered to own troops at different locations in the theatre.

“All recovered items, rescued civilians and apprehended suspected terrorists were handed over to the relevant authority for further action while surrendered terrorists and their families are being profiled for further action."