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Troops killed 40 terrorists, rescued 72 hostages in one week: Official
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) say troops neutralised over 40 terrorists, rescued no fewer than 72 kidnapped victims, and recovered large caches of arms and illicit materials in nationwide operations between April 3 and April 9.
The director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a weekly operational briefing on Friday in Abuja.
Mr Onoja said troops also dismantled illegal refinery sites, foiled multiple attacks, and disrupted terrorist logistics networks across all theatres of operation.
In the North-East, he said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled coordinated terrorist advances in Borno, particularly around Dikwa and Benisheikh, using sustained artillery and mortar fire.
Mr Onoja said an ambush operation in Gwoza led to the neutralisation of a terrorist and the recovery of ammunition materials and logistics supplies.
He, however, confirmed that troops came under heavy attack in Benisheikh, resulting in the death of four personnel, including brigade commander O.O. Braimah.
In the North-West, Mr Onoja said the troops of Operation Fansan Yamma rescued 49 kidnapped victims, including infants, and arrested suspected collaborators linked to notorious kingpin Ado Aleiro.
He said troops also recovered arms and repelled attacks in Zamfara, Katsina, and Kadunastates, while responding swiftly to distress calls and preventing escalation of violence.
In the North-Central zone, the defence spokesman said the troops of Operation Enduring Peace neutralised several terrorists, including 10 in a major encounter in Plateau, and rescued 21 kidnapped victims during clearance operations.
He said troops destroyed terrorist camps, recovered weapons, and apprehended suspects linked to killings and cattle rustling in Benue and Plateau.
Mr Onoja added that troops of Operation Savannah Shield repelled an attack in Kwara with no casualties, maintaining dominance across criminal enclaves.
In the South-East, Mr Onoja said the troops of Operation Udo Ka recovered improvised explosive devices and arrested suspected IPOB/ESN collaborators in Abia and Anambra.
He said a joint operation with security agencies in Imo led to the neutralisation of a terrorist andthe destructionn of a major camp.
In the South-South, he said the troops of Operation Delta Safe intercepted stolen petroleum products, dismantled illegal bunkering infrastructure, and recovered arms in Delta and Rivers.
Mr Onoja said troops also rescued kidnapped victims and recovered ransom money during anti-kidnapping operations in Delta.
He assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces would sustain intensified operations to degrade terrorist capabilities and safeguard lives and critical infrastructure nationwide.
The defence spokesman said the chief of defence staff, Olufemi Oluyede, commiserated with families of fallen soldiers, assuring them that their sacrifices would not be in vain.
According to him, ongoing operations will be intensified as a tribute to fallen heroes and to ensure lasting peace and security across the country.
(NAN)
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted rainy and sunny weather nationwide from Monday to Wednesday.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday morning, with a chance of thunderstorms.
NiMet anticipated moderate rains over parts of Taraba and Adamawa.
According to the agency, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are possible over parts of Bauchi, Gombe, Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the North-Central region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and the FCT.
There is a risk of thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of the Plateau, Kwara, Kogi, Benue, Niger, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory later in the day.
NiMet envisaged a cloudy atmosphere over the southern region during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and moderate rainfall over parts of Abia, Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Oyo, Ebonyi, Enugu, Abia, Osun, Ekiti, Anambra, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Imo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Cross River and Akwa Ibom later in the day.
NiMet forecasted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Tuesday.
According to the agency, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa and Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.
The agency predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine in the morning.
There is a risk of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Benue, the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Plateau during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere is anticipated during the morning hours, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Enugu, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon or evening hours.
NiMet predicted sunny skies over the northern region during the morning hours on Wednesday. It anticipated thunderstorms, with or without rain, over parts of Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Adamawa.
The agency predicted isolated thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rains over parts of Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa later in the day.
NiMet predicted a cloudy atmosphere in the North-Central region, with intervals of sunshine anticipated during the morning hours.
There is a possibility of isolated thunderstorms with moderate rainfall over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Kogi, Niger, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon or evening hours.
For the southern region, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated during the morning hours.
Later in the day, thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over the entire southern region.
NiMet urged the public to take adequate precautions and ensure that loose objects are secured to prevent collisions, as strong winds may precede rainfall in areas where thunderstorms are likely.
(NAN)
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