The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that it’s operatives has neutralized a notorious terrorist leader known as Mai Hijabi in Jigawa State during a military operation conducted earlier this week.
This operation is part of the military’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the fighting capabilities of terrorist groups across Northern Nigeria.
Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this disclosure while briefing journalists on the recent activities of the troops.
He emphasized that the operation aimed to significantly weaken the influence and operational strength of terrorist organizations in the region.
In addition to the death of Mai Hijabi, General Buba reported that a total of 165 terrorists were killed during the operation, while 238 suspects were arrested.
Buba said, “Our operations have destroyed a substantial part of the combat capacity of these terror groups and their leadership. For instance, one of the notorious terrorist commanders in Jigawa State known as Mai Hijabi, was eliminated from the battlefield during the week. Troops are, therefore, increasingly making significant strides across all theatres of operations.
“During the week under review, troops neutralised 165, arrested 238 persons, and rescued 188 kidnapped victims.”
Buba added that troops also arrested 35 suspected oil thieves in the south south, and denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of ₦688,125,150.00.
“Troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 2 dugout pits, 58 boats and 39 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 13 cooking ovens, 35 drums, one motorcycle, one tricycle, 4-speed boats, 13 vehicles, and 65 illegal refining sites. Troops recovered 789,200 litres of stolen crude oil and 64,950 litres of illegally refined AGO,” he added.
Buba noted that troops recovered 153 assorted weapons and 2,182 assorted ammunition.
The breakdown, according to him, is 81 AK47 rifles, 23 fabricated rifles, 27 Dane guns, 13 pump action guns, five locally made pistols, three revolver pistols, 30 AK47 magazines, and one bayonet.
Others he said are, “1,561 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 278 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 70 rounds of 50mm ammo, 72 rounds of 9mm ammo, 87 live cartridges, one baofeng radio, 19 vehicles, 21 motorcycles, 45 mobile phones and the sum of N64,100.00 only amongst other items.”
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