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Troops of Nigeria military neutralised 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 hostages across the country in the last one week. The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Buba said that the troops were on high alert and had increased readiness to protect
Troops neutralise 212 terrorists, rescue 152 hostages in one week
Troops of Nigeria military neutralised 212 terrorists, apprehended 317 suspects and rescued 152 hostages across the country in the last one week.
The Director Defence Media Operations, Maj.- Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Buba said that the troops were on high alert and had increased readiness to protect the country from further terrorist aggression, particularly during the yuletide.
”Accordingly, robust operations targeted at terrorist leadership are being conducted across the various theatres of operations.
”Significantly, a high profile terrorists identified as Hamisu Sale (aka Master) and Abubakar Muhammad were arrested during separate operations conducted in North Central theatre of operation,” he said.
According to him, the duo are cooperating and providing valuable intelligence on the terror network.
He said that similarly, troops in the North West theatre of operation, arrested another high profile and notorious terrorist identified as Bako Wurgi.
”The arrested terror leader is linked to the murder of the Sokoto Monarch and a staunch ally of wanted high profile terrorist Bello Turji.
”The arrested terrorist leader, Bako Wurgi, eventually succumbed to gun shot injuries sustained during the fire fight.
”He nevertheless provided valuable intelligence to support troops operations before he died.
”During the week under review, troops neutralised 212 and arrested 272 persons.
”Troops also arrested 45 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 152 kidnapped hostages,” he said.
He said that in the South -South, troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of N1.19bn.
Buba said that the troops also recovered 247 assorted weapons and 6,174 assorted ammunition.
“The recovered weapon include two RPG UXO4, 110 AK47 rifles, 56 fabricated rifles, 36 dane guns, two FN rifles, two baretta pistols, 15 locally made pistols and two revolver pistols.
“Others are 12 pump action guns, two double barrel guns, one single barrel gun, one RPG bomb, one RPG tube, two exploded RPG chargers, one PKM link, one link of GPMG and 70 AK47 magazines.
“It also includes 3,235 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,583 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 130 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammo, 400 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammo, 92 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo.
“Also recovered are 107 rounds of 9mm ammo, 311 live cartridges, one FN magazine, three bandoliers, five baofeng radios, eight vehicles, 51 motorcycles and 103 mobile phones amongst other items.”
He said that troops in the Niger Delta area discovered and destroyed 35 crude oil cooking ovens, 27 dugout pits, 35 boats, 51 storage tanks and 61 illegal refining sites.
”Other items recovered include five speedboats, five receivers, 59 drums, three motorcycles, three mobile phones and eight vehicles among others.
”Troops recovered 940,372 litres of stolen crude oil, 252,000 litres of illegally refined AGO and 132 litres of PMS.
”Overall, troops are bent on achieving sustainable peace in the nation by ensuring that the terrorist are held account for any act of aggression against citizens.”
He urged citizens to always say something whenever they see something for maximum results.
Troops neutralise 212 terrorists, rescue 152 hostages in one week
Niger State Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has decorated five senior officers of the command who were newly promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP. Decorating the officers during the end-of-month conference at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna, on Thursday, he said the move followed the recent promotion released by the
Niger CP decorates five newly promoted senior officers
Niger State Commissioner of Police Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman has decorated five senior officers of the command who were newly promoted to the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP.
Decorating the officers during the end-of-month conference at the Police Officers’ Mess, Minna, on Thursday, he said the move followed the recent promotion released by the Police Service Commission this month.
Officers in the state promoted from the rank of Superintendent of Police, SP include CSP Eyeku Kashim, DPO Tafa; CSP Mamman Isah, DPO Kutigi; CSP Sani Garba, DPO Ibbi; CSP Felix Onyeachu, DPO K/Eregi; and CSP Ojetunde Timothy, Area Command Metro.
He urged them to continue to engage in self-development activities and should always be professional in their submissions and character because they now serve as police strategic managers and a role model to their subordinates.
Congratulating the newly promoted officers, he stated: “I want to encourage to know that assuming higher responsibilities as Chief Superintendent of Police comes with great tasks, and as a very senior officer, you portray a new face of the police. And, naturally, when you are engaged in a task, most especially policing, a time will come, when you expect to climb the ladder based on years of experience and hard work, with outstanding performance in the line of duty.”
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, CSP Felix Onyeachu appreciated the Police Service Commission, the Inspector of Police and the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command for being instrumental in their promotion.
The Commissioner of Police was assisted during the decorations by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Aminu Maiwada Garba.
