By Bukola Kayode
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced major progress in the fight against terrorists on Saturday, saying it has in conjunction with hybrid forces and other security agencies have sustained offensive operations in all theatres to creating safe corridors for farming activities.
The announcement was contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, on Saturday in Abuja.
Kangye said the armed forces under the leadership of Gen. Christopher Musa, was not negotiating issues of national security and welfare of troops who had remained resolute and ever determined to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity, national interest and protect citizens from all forms of threats.
“As part of its mandate, the military launched several key operations during the week with renewed vigor aimed at combating insurgency, terrorism, and other forms of criminal activities that threaten our communities.
“These operations are strategically designed and executed to ensure the safety of our people and the restoration of peace in affected regions.
“Accordingly, I am pleased to give an update on the significant progress in our operations conducted from May 8 to May 15.
“Within the period under review, troops successfully destroyed several terrorists’ camps as well as rescue of kidnapped victims and rehabilitation of civilians affected by the conflict,” he said.
Kangye said the dedicated troops had demonstrated remarkable courage and professionalism in the face of adversity, adding that cooperation of local communities had also been invaluable in their intelligence-gathering efforts.
According to him, the gallant troops neutralised scores of terrorists, and apprehended two wanted extremists informants and logistics suppliers identified as Zakari Abubakar and Aliyu Musa in Suleja and Borgu Local Government Areas of Niger.
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