Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, noted that 51 suspects were rounded off in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Nigerian Military high command has said troops killed over 190 terrorists in one week and arrested two high-profile Islamic State for West African Province terrorists (ISWAP) in Tafa and Suleja Local Government Areas of Niger State.
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, noted that 51 suspects were rounded off in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Buba Edward, who made this known while addressing journalists on the activities of the military in the last week, noted that the troops, during one of their operations at the Abuja Municipal Area Council, arrested the 51 suspects and recovered three vehicles.
He said, “On September 21, 2023, troops in conjunction with sister agency personnel, raided terrorists’ hideouts in Tafa and Suleja LGAs of Niger State. During the operations, troops arrested two high-profile ISWAP terrorists.
“Also, on September 20, 2023, troops on patrol raided criminal hideouts in AMAC of FCT. During the operation, troops arrested 51 suspects and impounded three vehicles for various offences. All have been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.
“A total of 191 terrorists were killed while 184 were arrested in the last week," he said.
Buba continued, “About ongoing operations in the last week, the military neutralised 191 terrorists. Troops then arrested 184 terrorists and rescued 91 kidnapped hostages.”
He noted that a total of 104 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families surrendered to troops across theatres of operation.