FRESH UPDATE FROM DHQ: About 814 Terrorists Kill By Troops,Arrest 1, 903.

By Helen Udoh,Outlook Media ABUJA.

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said  that,About 814 Terrorists were  Killed by Troops, 1, 903  Arrested another 4,560 Terrorists and their families Surrendered In 3 Months across the country.

The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba made this known on Thursday in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations of the armed forces across the country.

According to Maj. Gen Buba “The counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations of the armed forces across the country in the last 3 months demonstrates the will of the armed forces to defeat terrorist and other violent extremist groups including those who support and finance them.

He said during the period under review, offensive operations and air strikes were conducted to hit these groups and the terrorist where it hurts them most,It is clear from our operations that the terrorist and their cohorts have sustained a significant number of casualties. It is certain that they will continue to sustain even more casualties, as we move forward, the illusion by these groups to embark on terrorism or insurgency is laughable. Increasingly, they have become more of a criminal organization which is the reason they fight. They fight so that, they can keep profiting from criminal activities such as illegal mining, kidnapping, cattle rustling, illegal levies on fishing and farming communities and all other unholy forms of criminal inclinations.4. Indeed, if these groups don’t come to the table in peace. We will ceaselessly punish them with overwhelming military force. For those supporting them, they have picked the wrong side and will face similar fate as these criminals and murders.5. Our operations across the 6 geopolitical zones from June to August 2023 reveals that; we neutralized 814 terrorists and arrested 1,326 criminals. We arrested 42 kidnappers, 231 collaborators, 33 armed robbers, 80 cattle rustlers, 325 militias, 27 rails vandals, 73 gunrunners, 191 suspected oil thieves and rescued 721 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, 4,560 terrorist and their families surrendered to troops.6.

He revealed that,Troops recovered a total number of 501 weapons, 3,577 livestock, 3,269 assorted kinds of ammunition and 674 other equipment. The breakdown of these arms and ammunition is as follows; 117 AK47 rifle, one AK49 rifle, 5 revolver, 28 fabricated rifles, 11 fabricated pistols, 57 dane guns, 23 pistols, 24 pump action guns, 3 FN rifles, 3 GPMGs, one double barrel gun, one barreta pistol, one G3 rifle, 2 HK21 rifles one IED, 123 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2,008 rounds of 7.62mm special, 30 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm, 512 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm, 190 rounds of 5.5mm, 39 rounds of 9mm, 29 rounds of PKM, and 19 cartridges.7. Troops equally recovered: one RPG tube, 3 hand grenades, one locally made hand grenade, one locally made bomb, 2 rifle butts, one AK47 barrel, one GMPG barrel, 2 MG links, 98 AK47 magazines, 2 G3 magazines, 2 FN magazines, 2 PKT magazines, 2 LMG magazines, 2 tear gas launchers, one bullet proof vest, 49 vehicles, 213 motorcycles, 48 bicycles, 69 mobile phones, 5 boafeng radios, 4 woodland camouflages, 2 boots, 74 knives, 71 handsets, 11 laptops, 13 steering rods and pumps, 45 machetes and 25 jack knives.6. Furthermore, troops recovered 213 motorcycle, 69 mobile phones, one bicycle, 10 machete and a pair of camouflage.

He noted that,Troops operations in South South geopolitical zone resulted in the arrest of the following; 6,652,250 litres of stolen crude oil, 3,558,325 litres of illegally refined AGO, 288,650 litres of DPK and 65,600 PMS. All amounting to an estimated sum of N4 billion denied to the oil thieves.

CONCLUSION The armed forces will continue to apply strong military pressure on groups undermining the national security of the country. It is clear that, the terrorist and their cohorts cannot win in the face of ongoing military pressure against them. Accordingly, the terrorists and their cohorts are encouraged to drop their arms and rejoin society to provide a better life for themselves and their children. They risk annihilation if they fail to do so.8. Nigerians need to know that, we are in this together. The military is with you. The military will work tirelessly to ensure your safety and security. Importantly, the trust and cooperation from supportive groups being witnessed today is unprecedented. The inputs from these groups is making a difference in our operations. Citizens are encouraged to Know Something, Say Something and we will do something about it.

In Other News:

REPORT ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 7 SEPTEMBER  2023

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI conducted fighting patrols to Dikwa and Damboa LGA of Borno State. Troops ambushed and raided suspected terrorists’ hideouts in Bama, Jama’are and Itas Gadau LGAs of Borno and Bauchi States respectively. Troops offensive resulted in elimination of terrorists and recovery of arms and ammunitions.
2. Troops also conducted fighting patrol, arrested terrorists’ collaborators in Kaga LGA of Borno State.
3. Details as follows:

a. Troops Neutralize Terrorists and Recovered Arms.
(1) On 28 August 2023, troops conducted fighting patrol in Dikwa LGA of Borno State. Troops made contact with the terrorists. Following a firefight, troops neutralized one terrorist while others fled. Troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, one magazine, 16 rounds of 7.62 mm Special (refilled ammo) and other sundry items.
(2) On 29 August 2023, troops laid ambush against terrorists at check point at Miyanti in Bama LGA of Borno State. Troops made contact with the terrorists. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 3 terrorists while others fled. Troops also recovered one AK 47 rifle with 11 rounds of 7.62 mm Special (refilled) ammo.
(3) On 30 August 2023, troops raided suspected kidnapper hideout in Jama’are and Itas Gadau LGAs of Bauchi State. Troops made contact with the kidnappers. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 5 suspected kidnappers while others fled. Troops recovered 3 AK47 rifles, one SMG rifle and 105 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.
(4) On 1 Sep 23, troops conducted a fighting patrol to clear suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists camps within Timbuktu Triangle in Damboa LGA of Borno State. Troops made contact with the terrorists. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist, recovered one AK47 rifle and 2 mobile phones.
(5) On 3 September 2023, troops responded to terrorists activities in Magumeri LGA of Borno State. Troops made contact with the terrorists. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized one terrorist while others fled. Troops recovered one AK 47 rifle, 4 rounds 7.62 mm Special ammo, one machete, one torch light among other items.
(6) On 4 September 2023, following information on terrorists’ movement on the fringes of Timbuktu Triangle. Troops ambushed terrorist in Kaga LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 2 terrorists and recovered one AK 47 rifle with 17 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo and other sundry items.

b. Troops Arrest Terrorist Collaborators. On 29 August 2023, troops on a fighting patrol ambushed terrorists collaborators in Kaga LGA of Borno State. During the operation, troops arrested 6 suspected terrorists’ logistics suppliers. Troops recovered 5 motorcycles, the sum of ₦367,430.00 and other sundry items.
c. Surrendered BH/ISWAP Terrorists. On 3 September 2023, 2 BH/ISWAP terrorists surrendered to troops in Damboa LGA of Borno State. Troops recovered 2AK 47 rifles, 2 magazines and 3 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.

d. Air Interdiction. The air component of Operation HADIN KAI conducted air recces around North East of Maiduguri. Terrorists’ activities were sighted, acquired and engaged with cannons and rockets neutralizing several terrorists and destroying their structures.

SUMMARY

4. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI recovered; 9 AK47 rifles, one SMG rifle, one dane gun, 27 rounds of 7.62mm special (refilled) ammo, 125 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 live cartridges, 2 AK47 magazines, 6 motorcycles, 11 mobile phones, 3 cutlasses and the sum of N374,930. Troops also neutralized 10 terrorists, arrested 25 and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

5. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted fighting patrol and recovered arms and ammunitions in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. Troops extensive raids led to arrest of suspected kidnappers and gunrunner in Bokkos, Jos South and Jema’a LGAs of Plateau and Kaduna States respectively.
6. Details are as follows: 

a. Troops Recovered Arms. On 28 August 2023, troops conducted a fighting patrol and recovered arm and ammunitions in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. The arm was abandoned by herders who fled on sighting the troops. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.
b. Troops Arrested suspected Kidnappers. Between 28 and 29 August 2023, in a separate operation, troops intercept and arrested 3 suspects in Bokkos and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State. Investigation revealed that two of the suspects were kidnappers. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle and 37 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.
c. Troops Arrested suspected Gunrunner.
(1) On 31 August 2023, following a tip off, troops arrested a suspected gunrunner in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. Troops searched the suspect residence and one AK47 rifle and 18 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo.
(2) On 1 September 2023, in a separated of operations, troops in conjunction with DSS operatives conducted sting operation in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. Troops arrested 2 terrorists’ collaborators. Troops 5 RPG bombs, 15 RPG chargers, 5 explosives, 5 Pump action rifles and 4,000 cartridges.

SUMMARY

7. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recovered one AK47 rifles, one AK47 rifle loaded with 2 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one pump action gun, 19 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 3 cartridges and the sum of N1,500. Troops neutralized one terrorist, arrested 29, one gunrunner, 3 kidnappers and rescued 3 kidnapped hostages.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

8. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE foiled a robbery attack and rescued hostages in Guma LGA of Benue State. Troops raided criminal hideout in Kuje Area Council of FCT Abuja and arrested criminals with illicit substances.
9. Details are as follows:
   a. Troops Foiled Robbery Attack and Rescued Victims. Between 28 – 30 August 2023, troops responded to information of suspected armed robbery attacks in Guma LGA of Benue State. On sighting troops, the criminals fled. Troops rescued 3 victims and recovered one vehicle and 2 motorcycles.
   b. Troops Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout. On 28 August 2023, troops conducted raid on a suspected criminals’ hideout and drug peddlers in Kuje Area Council of the FCT Abuja. Following the raid, troops arrested 8 suspects with substances suspected to be illicit drugs.

SUMMARY 

10. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recovered 2 vehicles, 2 motorcycles and neutralized one terrorist. Troops also, rescued 6 hostages and arrested 9 suspects.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

11. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI continued to clamped down on terrorists’ activities in the general area. Troops neutralized terrorist and recovered arms and ammunition in Talata Mafara, LGA in Zamfara State, as well as Danmusa and Mutazu LGAs in Katsina State. Troops also foiled kidnapped activities in Faskari LGA of Zamfara State and rescued hostages in Bukuyyum LGAs of Katsina State.
12. Details are as follows;
    a. Ambush on Suspected Terrorists. On 29 August 2023, following a tip-off on terrorists’ plan to attack Duba Village in Batsari LGA of Katsina State. Troops laid ambush and made contact with the bandits. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 2 bandits and recovered one motorcycle.
    b. Rescue of Kidnapped Hostages On 29 August 2023, following intelligence report on kidnapped activity of 2 BUA truck drivers in Faskari LGA of Katsina State. Troops mobilized and made contact with the suspected terrorists. Following a fire fight, the terrorists fled abandoning their kidnapped victims. Troops rescued the 2 kidnapped drivers.

SUMMARY 

15. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 4 terrorists, arrested 4 terrorists, rescued 14 kidnapped hostages and recovered 3 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones and a sum of N12,280.

OP WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

16. Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH in the fight against terrorists rescued kidnapped hostages at Chikun and Birni Gwari LGAs of Kaduna State. Troops offensive actions resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorists and the recovery of arms and ammunition.
17. Details as follows: 

a. Arrest of Terrorists Collaborators.
(1) On 28 August 2023, Troops in conjunction with hybrid force conducted a covert operation in Soba LGA of Kaduna State. Troops arrested one suspected terrorist logistics supplier. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect visited daily to purchase food and other items in bulk. Troops recovered one motorcycle, some quantities of substance suspected to be cannabis and large quantity of ready-made food.
(2) On 29 August 2023, troops while on routine patrol arrested a suspected terrorist’s informant in Igabi LGA of Kaduna State. Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect carries out errands as well as give information to terrorists on troops movement.
b. Cordon and Search Operation. On 31 August 2023, following a tip off, troops conducted cordon and search operation in the house of a gunrunner in Jema’a LGA of Kaduna State. Troops recovered one AK 47 rifle and 18 rounds of 7.62 mm Special ammo, however, the suspect fled and a hunt is out to apprehend him.

SUMMARY

19. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH eliminated 2 terrorists, arrested 3 suspected terrorists and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

21. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE sustained the momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
22. Details as follows:

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops discovered and destroyed 2 dugout pits, 23 boats, 64 storage tanks, 2 vehicles, 36 cooking ovens, 4 motorcycles, 5 pumping machine and 13 illegal refining sites. Commendably, about 115,900 l of stolen crude oil, 461,350 l of illegally refined AGO and 59,500 PMS were recovered. Troops also apprehended 9 suspected oil theft.

b. Raid Operation.
(1) On 28 Aug 23, following human intelligence, troops in conjunction with officials of Akwa Ibom State Government raided a suspected illegal mining site by Chinese expatriates (Rotai Mining Company), at Ibeno LGA Akwa Ibom State. The expatriates mining mineral identified as Titanium Ore without due authorization claimed to have applied for mining license pending approval. Further investigation is ongoing.
(2) On 1 September 2023, following a tip off, troops raided suspected militant camp at in Ahoada West LGA of Rivers State. Troops made contact and arrested a suspected militant/bunkerer. Troops recovered one Pump action gun, 2 live cartridges, 2 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammo, one round of 7.62 mm Special ammo and NA uniforms.

23. Air Interdiction. Following intelligence on illegal refining activities in Bille and Gogokiri, troops conducted air interdiction over the locations. The location was sighted to be active and subsequently acquired. The locations were attacked with rockets and cannons, destroying their equipment and reservoirs.

SUMMARY

24. Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE destroyed 81 dugout pits, 65 boats, 141 storage tanks, 15 vehicles, 4 motorcycles, 174 cooking ovens, 8 pumping machines, 3 generators, 5 speedboats and 77 illegal refining sites. Also, troops recovered 869,900 liters of stolen crude oil, 538,875 liters of illegally refined AGO, 350 litres DPK, 82,150 liters of PMS, 4 weapons and 3 assorted ammunitions. Troops also arrested 67 suspected oil thefts.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

25. Troops of operation UDO KA conducted the following activities:

a. Raid Operation.
(1) On 28 August 2023, troops raided a suspected IPOB/ESN’s criminals’ hideout in Onicha LGA of Ebonyi State. Troops arrested 3 suspected IPOB/ESN criminals.
(2) On 3 September 2023, troops while on patrol arrested 8 suspected criminals in Oshimili North LGA of Delta State. Troops recovered one double barrel gun, one cartridge, 4 cutlasses, 4 mobile phones, 2 bunch of car keys, 3 anticult ID cards, 2 ATM cards, Alligator Pepper, one bag containing land documents and the sum of N1,500.00 only.

b. Rescued of Kidnapped Victim. On 28 August 2023, troops responded to information on kidnapping of Ameta Vill Community Chairman, Mr Nwosu Christian, in Awgu LGA of Enugu State. On sighting troops, criminals fled abandoning victim. Troops rescued the victim.
c. Troops Arrested criminals and Recovered Arms.
(1) On 1 September 2023, troops on patrol arrested 5 suspects in Aninri LGA of Enugu State. These criminals include a female informant and a collaborator who buy stolen items from the IPOB members. Troops recovered one locally made short barrel gun, one locally made pistol, 2 cartridges, 2 cutlasses, 8 motorcycles, 4 mobile phones and the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Naira (N19,200.00) only.
(2) On 3 September 2023, troops responded to a distress call about a car snatched in Nkwerre LGA of Imo State. Troops moved to the scene and arrested 2 suspects. Troops recovered one locally made pistol, a wallet that contained ID cards, photocopies of the car documents, the sum of N33, 500.00 and Eight US dollar ($8) only.

SUMMARY

27. In the conduct of operations, troops of Operation UDO KA recovered one locally made short barrel gun, one locally made pistol, 2 cartridges, 2 cutlasses, 11 motorcycles, 7 mobile phones and the sum of Nineteen Thousand Two Hundred Naira (N19,200.00). Troops also neutralized 3 terrorists, arrested 25 suspected criminals and rescued 11 kidnapped hostages. All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.

EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations

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REPORT ON QUARTERLY REVIEW OF JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES FROM JUNE – AUGUST 2023

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. Details as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Jun
Jul
Aug
Total
Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
50
75
115
240

2.
Surrendered BHT/Families
1,528
2,347
685
4,560

3.
Arrested Terrorists
95
103
78
276

4.

Rescued Hostages

47
100
147

5.
Recovered Weapons
41
69
59
169

6.
Recovered Ammunition
672
390
133
1,195

7.

Equipment Recovered

74
45
119

8.

Livestock Recovered

155
3
158

SUMMARY

2. In the course of operations, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 240 terrorists, arrested 276 terrorists and collaborators, and rescued 147 kidnapped hostages.  Additionally, a total of 4,560 combatant fighters with their families surrendered to troops.
3. Troops also recovered 169 assorted weapons, 1,195 assorted ammunitions and 199 other equipment. Breakdown as follows: 57 AK47 rifles, one GPMG, 2 HK21 rifles, one FN rifle, one G3 rifle, one pistol, 22 dane guns, one double barrel, 73 AK47 magazines, 3 hand grenades, 2 LMG magazines, one RPG tube, 2 tear gas launchers, 674 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 500 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm, 20 PKM rounds, one cartridge, 2 vehicles, 29 motorcycles, 47 bicycles, 18 mobile phones, 13 steering rod and pumps, 5 gear boxes and 4 boafeng radios and 158 livestock.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Jun
Jul
Aug
Total
Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
29
33
32
94

2.
Arrested Suspects
62
160
255
477

3.
Rescued Hostages
20
28
28
76

4.
Weapons Recovered
15
28
39
82

5.
Ammunitions Recovered
190
480
90
760

6.
Livestock Recovered
751
646
325
1,722

SUMMARY

5. In the course operations, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 94 terrorists, arrested 477 suspects and rescued 76 kidnaped hostages.
6. Troops also, recovered 82 assorted weapons and 760 assorted ammunitions. Breakdown as follows: 20 AK47 rifles, 5 revolvers, 27 fabricated rifles, 6 fabricated pistols, 13 dane guns, 5 pistols, 2 pump actions, 6 Ak47 magazines, 523 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 190 rounds of 5.5mm ammo, 31 rounds 9mm ammo, 18 cartridges and 1,722 livestock.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

7. Details are as follows:
   Serial
   Incidents/Occurrences
   Jun
   Jul
   Aug
   Total
   Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
31
28
24
83

2.
Arrested terrorists
56

48

104

3.
Rescued Hostages
8
4
6
18

4.
Weapons Recovered
11
5
21
37

5.

Ammunition recovered

–
68
68

6.
Equipment Recovered
15
30
82
127

SUMMARY

8. In the course of operations, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 83 terrorists, arrested 104 suspects and rescued 18 kidnapped hostages.
9. Also, troops recovered 37 weapons, 68 assorted ammunitions and 127 items. Breakdown as follows: 2 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 5 locally fabricated pistols, 2 dane guns, one pistols, 15 AK47 magazines, 2 G3 magazines, 2 FN magazines, one GPMG barrel, one Ak47 barrels, 3 rifle butts and one locally fabricated bullet.
10. In addition, troops recovered 4 woodland camouflage, 15 motorcycles, 9 mobile phones, 6 vehicles, 5 cutlasses, 2 pairs of black boots, one fragmental jackets, one generator set, 3 knives, 2 machetes and one saw and metal.
    JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)
11. Details are as follows;

Serial
Incidents/Occurrences
Jun
Jul
Aug

Total
Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)
(e)
(f)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
82
91
75
248

2.
Arrested Terrorists
31
51
34
116

3.
Rescued Hostages
64
216
79
359

4.
Weapon Recovered
25
23
51
99

5.
Ammunition Recovered
664
177
85
926

6.
Equipment Recovered
65
51
44
160

7.
Livestock Recovered
1,256
414
27
1,697

SUMMARY

12. In the course of operation, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 248 terrorists, arrested 116 suspected terrorists and rescued 359 kidnapped hostages.

13 Troops also recovered a total of 67 assorted weapons, 926 assorted ammunitions and 160 others criminating items. Breakdown as follows: 31 AK47 rifles, 10 dane guns, 2 GPMG, one FN rifle, one berretta pistol, one pump action gun, 2 PKT gun, one fabricated AK47 rifle.

14. In addition, troops recovered 743 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 123 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 30 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm ammo, 12 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammo, 8 rounds of 9mm ammo, 9 rounds of PKT, 188 motorcycles, 42 mobile phones and 1,697 rustled livestock.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

15. Details as follows:

Serial
Ops Activities
Jun
Jul
Aug
Total
Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
25
21
23
69

2.
Arrested Terrorists
22
85
84
191

3.
Rescued Hostages
4
2
6
12

4.
Weapons recovered
15
34
2
51

5.
Boats destroyed
66
84
99
249

6.
Barges/vessels destroyed

2

1
3

7.
Camps destroyed
1
4
8
13

8.
Pumping machines
8
9
11
28

9.
Vehicles
29
22
20
71

SUMMARY

16. In the course of operations, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE neutralized 69 combatants, arrested 191 oil theft collaborators and rescued 12 kidnapped hostages. Troops prevented oil theft of 6,652,250 litres of crude oil, 3,558,325 illegally refined AGO, 188,650 PK and 65,600 litres of PMS.
17. Troops discovered and destroyed 249 boats, 28 pumping machines, and 3 vessels. Troops also recovered a total ofc 51 assorted weapons,

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

18. Details are as follows:

Serial
Ops Activities
Jun 23
Jul 23
Aug 23
Total
Remarks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
23
32
25
80

2.
Arrested Terrorists
76
77
12
162

3.
Rescued Hostages
14
61
34
109

4.
Weapons Recovered
19
24
20
63

5.
Ammunitions Recovered
189
60
71
320

6.
Equipment Recovered
30
78
58
166

SUMMARY

19. In the course of operations, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 80 combatants, arrested 162 IPOB/ESN criminals and rescued 109 kidnapped hostages.
20. Troops also recovered 63 assorted weapons, 320 assorted ammunitions and 166 other incriminating items. Breakdown as follows: 7 AK47 rifles, 21 pump action guns, 16 pistols, one locally made hand grenade, one locally made bomb, 4 AK47 magazines, 2 MG links, one IED, 266 cartridges, 54 rounds of 7.62mm special, 41 vehicles, 51 motorcycles, one bicycle, 71 handsets, one boafeng radio and 11 laptops.