Indications from Defence Headquarters suggest that operational engagements of troops in various operations in conjunction with other security agencies against threat’s posed by Insecurity in the country is yielding significant results.
This is as troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in a clearance patrol neutralized 96 terrorist, 90 armed bandits, recovered large cache of arms and ammunitions as well as rescued kidnapped victims in Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General Bernard Onyeuko while Sharing more insight at a media Bi-weekly media interface to update Nigerians on the strides recorded from the 24th of February to 10th March 2022, said the feat was achieved with artillery bombardment from ground troops and Close Air Support from the air component of the troops.
Onyeuko also stated how a notorious militia gang leader on the wanted list of the military was neutralized by troops of operation whirl stroke in Benue State.
The Defence high command also evaluated the activities of troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East resulting in the killing of terrorists, recovery of arms and ammunition among others.
The South South region was also mentioned as the fight against oil bunkering and economic saboteurs have continued to yield significance results. General Onyeuko convened the appreciation of the Military High Command to troops in the frontlines for their zeal and commitment in containing the various securities challenges across the Country while soliciting for more cooperation and support from the public.