The Defence Headquarters says, troops of the armed forces eliminated more than 50 terrorists in various operations in North East and North West theatres of operation in three weeks.
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.
He said all recovered items, apprehended criminals, and rescued civilians were handed over to the appropriate authority for further action. “ Also recovered are, 1 UXO 81mm mortar bomb, three RPG tubes and bombs, 36 hand grenades, five Dane guns and five FN magazines, 19 drums of Automotive Gas Oil, and five drums of Premium Motor Spirit.
He said that the battle damage assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralised with their structures destroyed in the strikes.
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