Insecurity: Troops kill 59 terrorists,  arrest 137 hoodlums

The Military said troops across the six geopolitical zones of the country have killed no fewer than 59 terrorists.

This is contained in a statement issued Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba,  indicating that troops recovered oil worth N388m from oil thieves within the period under review.

The Military also disclosed that a total of 137 suspected criminals were arrested in separate operations conducted between July 17 and 28.

The statement reads in part: “The Armed Forces of Nigeria is engaged in several operations across the 6 geopolitical zones to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation. As of 28 July 23, the military has neutralised 59 terrorists and arrested a total number of 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers, 20 gunmen, and 19 suspected oil thefts. Troops have also rescued 88 kidnapped hostages.

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“In the course of operations across the country troops recovered a total number of 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition. Troops recovered 26 AK47 rifles, one GPMG, 1 AKMS rifle, one FN rifle, 4 pump action, five pistols, and 19 Dane guns. Also, recovered are 1,083 rounds of 7.62mm special, 228 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 rounds 5.56 x 45mm, 15 fully loaded AK47 magazines, nine rounds of 9mm ammo, and the sum of N41,915.00 only, and CFA 49,000.

“Others include 323,650 litres of stolen crude oil, 128,700 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 4,000 litres of DPK. While an estimated sum of N388,441,660.00 was denied the oil thefts.”