DHQ says troops kill 30 terrorists, return 700 refugees in North-East
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised greater than 30 terrorists and facilitated the repatriation of over 700 Nigerian refugees inside one week, following intensified navy operations throughout the North East.
The disclosure was made on Monday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, whereas briefing journalists on the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s nationwide operational actions over the previous week.
He mentioned the outcomes have been achieved by aggressive, intelligence-driven floor and air operations focusing on Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) components, carried out in collaboration with air belongings and native safety {groups}.
Onoja mentioned the navy recorded important tactical good points by coordinated clearance operations, raids and air interdiction missions throughout Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. He famous that the operations centered on degrading terrorist management, disrupting logistics networks and rescuing victims held in captivity.
He mentioned on January 30, troops conducting clearance operations within the Timbuktu Triangle round Kimba in Damboa Native Authorities Space of Borno State neutralised over 20 terrorists, together with a infamous commander recognized as Julaibib.
He mentioned comparable engagements have been additionally recorded in Gwoza Native Authorities Space of Borno State, in addition to in Hong and Mubi North Native Authorities Areas of Adamawa State.
The DHQ spokesperson defined that the week-long operations resulted not solely within the neutralisation of terrorists but in addition in a number of arrests and recoveries, reflecting sustained strain on rebel networks. He mentioned suspected kidnappers have been apprehended, kidnapped victims have been rescued, and various weapons and navy gear have been recovered in the course of the engagements.
Onoja mentioned the mixture of floor and air operations continues to weaken the operational capability of terrorist {groups} within the area.
The North East has remained the epicentre of insurgency-related violence for greater than a decade, resulting in mass displacement, lack of lives and disruption of {economic} actions.
Army successes that weaken terrorist {groups} and allow the secure return of displaced individuals are crucial to restoring stability within the area.
Operation Hadin Kai is the Nigerian navy’s counter-insurgency operation within the North East, protecting Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States. The operation targets Boko Haram, ISWAP and different affiliated armed {groups} working inside the area.
Earlier this month, troops of the Joint Job Drive (North East) neutralised the second-in-command of Boko Haram, Abu Khalid, throughout an evening operation within the Sambisa Forest.