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At least nine hundred and forty-six (946) arms and Ammunitions have been intercepted by troops of Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI, while forty (40) Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized, twenty-five (25) were arrested, eight (8) terrorists informants and logistics suppliers apprehended during raids, fighting patrols and ambushes operations in villages, forest, mountains, towns and cities of Gwoza, Bama, Biu, Kukawa, Monguno, Marte, Damboa, Mobbar and Konduga Local Government Areas of Borno State. 

Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami disclosed this on Thursday 4th May, 2023 during the fortnightly briefing on troops activities and operational successes being recorded in the various operational theaters within the 6 geo-political zones of the Country.

Major General Danmadami also added that one hundred and thirty-one (131) kidnapped victims were rescued, including 2 Chibok schoolgirls who are on serial 2 and 103 of the List.

He said notably, on 20 April 2023, troops on fighting patrol to Sabil Huda in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, encountered Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists who used their families as human shield to escape. 

Explaining further, Major General Danmadami said, Troops of Operation HADIN KAI rescued 121 civilians comprising 72 children and 49 females including 2 Chibok schoolgirls who are on serial 2 and 103 of the List. 

He noted that Troops within the weeks in focus recovered 16 AK47 rifles, 15 dane guns, 6 QJC 88 AA guns, 1 QJC 88 barrel, 1 SMG, 2 DSHKAA guns, 2 NSVT AA guns, 1 GMPG, 1 pump action gun, 2 local made double barrel gun, 1 local made short gun, 51 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, 26 rounds of 12.7 x 108mm, 280 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 16 refilled rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 1 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 74 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and 77 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammo.

Others are 182 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammunition, 15 empty cases of 7.62mm special, 14 empty cases 155mm ammunition, 46 assorted bullets, 4 Improvised Explosive Devices, and 48 AK47 rifles magazines. Other items include, 1 SMG magazine, 33 snipper rifle magazines, 4 extra GPMG barrels, several UXO to be used for IEDs, 7 x 122mm bombs, 3 x 120mm bombs, 3 x 105mm bombs, 2 x 155mm bombs, 1 x 105mm APF SDS bomb, 2 x 36 hand grenades and 8 metal pressure plate amongst others. 

Troops equally neutralized 40 terrorists, arrested 25 terrorists as well as 8 terrorist logistics suppliers. Troops also rescued 131 abducted civilians while a total of 510 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists and members of their families, comprising 54 adult male, 164 adult female and 292 children surrendered to troops at different locations within the theatre of operations. All recovered items, apprehended suspects have been handed over to the relevant authority further action. 

Equally, the rescued terrorists escapees and members of the their families were profiled and given medical attention, while the surrendered terrorists and members of their families are also been profile for further action.

In addition, the air component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted series of Armed Reconnaissance Mission at terrorist hideout, enclaves and camps in support of ground operations. Notably, between 22 – 27 April 23, several Armed Reconnaissance operation were conducted at terrorists enclaves at villages within Konduga, Bama, Mafa, Maiduguri and Damboa Local Government Areas as well as Sambisa Forest all in Borno State. 

Overhead these locations, which were observed to be active with terrorist scrambling for cover under the vegetation. Consequently, these locations were engaged with bombs and rockets and the battle damage assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized with their logis

Major General Danmadami conveys the military high command commendations on the unrelenting efforts of troops and other security agencies in the various theatres of operations across the country, thanked the media for their partnership and continued cooperation with the military and other security agencies, in quest to restore peace and security to our dear Country.

He Also, urged Nigerians to continue to provide prompt and creditable information on the activities of terrorists and other criminal elements, in their respective areas.