Military Claims Major Success In Fight Against Terrorists, Others
The Nigerian military says its gallant troops have neutralized scores of terrorists, including one of their leaders known as Nkwachi Eze Otherwise known as Onowu, who had been on the wanted list of the military since April.
Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in Abuja today, claiming that Eze had been responsible for coordinating series of attacks and kidnapping across the South East.
Major- Gen Kangye also revealed that one Buhari Umar, a wanted suspected gunrunner who also doubles as leader of a kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau and Kaduna states, had been seized.
.Furthermore, the troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE successfully arrested a five-man kidnapping syndicate in Lafia Local Governmrnt Area of Nasarawa State They include Hassan Mohammed, Saleh Sani, Idi Yusuf, Adamu Danmai and Hassa Bello.
The Director affirmed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained focused and committed to ensuring national security and welfare of its personnel as troops continue to put in efforts to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity and protect citizens from all threats.
“As part of our mandate, we have launched several key operations 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 report significant progress in our operations, which include neutralization of key insurgent leaders, destruction of several terrorists’ camps as well as the rescue of kidnap victims and rehabilitation of civilians affected by the conflict.
“Our dedicated troops have demonstrated remarkable courage and professionalism in the face of adversity.
We are collaborating closely with local and international partners to enhance intelligence-sharing and operational effectiveness.”The cooperation of local communities has also been invaluable in our intelligence-gathering efforts. We also appreciate your efforts, as you continue to keep Nigerian and the global community informed of our operational successes through your various media outlets.
