The Defence Headquarters says troops of the armed forces have in the last week neutralised 31 terrorists and apprehended 81 others in various operations across the North East, North Central and North West.
The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
Buba said the troops also rescued 10 kidnapped hostages while a total of 63 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and their families surrendered to troops across theatres of operation.
In the North East, he said the troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted fighting patrols in Bama and Chibok Local Government Areas of Borno State, as well as the Gujba LGA in Yobe State.
Buba said the troops also recovered 12 AK47 rifles, two locally fabricated rifles, three Dane guns, 181 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, four magazines, and three motorcycles, among other items.
He added that the troops neutralised 13 terrorists, arrested 12 and rescued five kidnapped persons.
In the North Central, he said the troops of Operation Safe Haven arrested five suspects and recovered arms and ammunition, as well as 145 rustled cows during the week
He said troops of Operation Whirl Stroke had On October 1, arrested two IPOB/ESN criminals in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue while on patrol.
He stated that the criminals were arrested at the residence of a top herbalist, while the herbalist fled.
