The Defence Headquarters says its troops eliminated more than 50 terrorists in various operations in North East and North West theatres of operation in
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military across the country on Thursday in Abuja.
Danmadami said the troops also rescued 47 abducted civilians while a total of 377 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and members of their families, comprising 52 adult males, 126 adult females and 199 children surrendered to troops. “Cumulatively, within the last three weeks, troops recovered 21 AK47 rifles, four FN rifles, three locally made pump action guns, five locally made pistols and three PKT machine guns.
“10 bags of assorted grains, 10 crates of soft drinks, 150 pieces of used clothing, 50 pieces women’s fabrics, 50 children’s wears and 30 pairs of women foot wears, were also recovered.
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