DHQ says the troops scaled-up kinetic and non-kinetic operations in Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto and adjoining states........
The Defence Headquarters says farmers in the North Western part of the country have returned to their farms as the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have continued clearance operations in the zone.
He said activities of armed bandits, cattle rustlers and kidnappers and other sundry crimes had made life unbearable for locals in those areas. “This is additional to several air bombardments of identified bandits’ locations and hideouts, which has made it possible for the conduct of farming and other activities in the zone.
He added that the troops had continued to support the non-kinetic efforts with ambushes, raids, and clearance operations at various locations within the period under review. He added that Operation Safe Haven had also held a series of reconciliatory meetings with various ethnic groups in Sanga and Jama’a Local Government Areas of Kaduna State and Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau.
He said seven suspects were arrested at the scene, adding that a large quantity of substances suspected to be Cannabis Sativa and other illicit drugs were also recovered.“The Military High Command commends all the gallant troops of the Armed Forces and personnel of other security agencies involved in various operations across the country for their commitment and professionalism.
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