The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has claimed to have killed about 91 Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorist members within the last two weeks across Nigeria. This was stated in a press release by Musa Danmadami, the Director, Defence Media Operations, detailing the operations of the troops in all the six political zones between the period of 18 May and 1 June, 2023.
During these operations, the troops made contact with terrorists and neutralised 25 Boko Haram terrorists and the ISWAP terrorists.
He stated that in the North-East region, the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has conducted various offensive operations against the Boko Haram terrorists and their counterparts, the ISWAP and other criminal elements in the North-East zone of the country. “Troops conducted cordon-and-search operations at suspected criminal hideouts in Borno State and arrested 52 suspects. They also intercepted and arrested 12 terrorists and logistics suppliers, resulting in the recovery of various items including drugs and food. In response to robbery activities, troops mobilised and arrested three suspects, resulting in the recovery of various items.
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