The Defence Headquarters says the operations took place in the North-east, North-central and North-west zones of the country.
Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces have, in the last two weeks, neutralised 58 terrorists and bandits and apprehended 161 others in various operations.
Mr Danmadami said troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai had continued with their aggressive and ruthless posture against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists and other criminals in the North-east. Mr Danmadami added that 16 abducted civilians were rescued while 876 terrorists and members of their families, comprising 89 adult males, 249 adult females and 538 children, surrendered to the troops at different locations.
Mr Danmadami said the air component also conducted several air operations on terrorists’ enclaves and logistics bases and eliminated several terrorists.
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