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The Defence Headquarters says 106 terrorists were killed and 103 others arrested by troops in one week across the country.
“Others are 995 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 468 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 317 live cartridges, 125 rounds of 9mm ammo, 313 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 13 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm, 19 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm, 167 empty shells of 7.62mm special ammo, 45 empty shells of 7.62mm NATO and 72 empty cases of cartridges.
He said 46 terrorists, comprising eight men, 14 women and 24 children surrendered to troops between March 13 and 19. He added that troops of operation Hadarin Daji in the north-west killed 31 terrorists, arrested 13 others, rescued 56 hostages and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition.Buba further said the troops of operation Delta Safe in the south-south discovered and destroyed 40 illegal refining sites with 51 dugout pits, 17 boats, 21 cooking ovens, three pumping machines, 15 storage tanks and four vehicles.
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