Fresh Update From DHQ.

By Outlook Media ABUJA.

THE STATEMENT READS IN PART:

REPORT ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 2 AUGUST 2024

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters and families, night ambush and raid operations, arrest of suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists and fighting patrol in Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza, Gamboru-Ngala and Nganzai LGAs of Borno State as well as Geidam LGAs of Yobe State.
2. Details as follows:

b. Surrender of BH/ISWAP Terrs and Family members.
(1) On 24 July 2024, a total of 197 suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists and family members comprising of 11 adult males, 68 adult females and 118 children surrendered to troops in Bama, Gwoza, and Dikwa LGAs of Borno State.
(2) On 26 and 30 July 2024, 3 BH/ISWAP terrorists fighters identified Usman Ahmadu, Babakarama Balawan and one other surrendered to troops in seperate offensive operations in Gwoza, Kukawa and Bama LGAs of Borno State. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 55 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one magazine, 2 mobile phones and one bicycle amongst others.
(3) Between 24 and 30 Jul 24, a total of 1,100 terrs comprising 164 adult males 315 adult females and 621 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 24 and 30 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Gwoza, Kukawa, Damboa Gamboru-Ngala, Bama and Konduga LGAs of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 23 terrorists, arrested one suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists collaborator/informant and rescued 4 kidnapped hostages including children. Troops also recovered one PKT gun, one QJC gun, one AGL, one MK 4 rifle, 17 AK47 rifles, 9 magazines, 221 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 111 rounds of 7.62 x 51mm ammo, 33 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm ammo, 3 bicycles, 3 mobile phones, military accoutrements and the sum of N86,000.00 only amongst others.
c. Arrest of Suspected ISWAP/JAS Terrorists Collaborators.
(1) On 23 and 24 July 2024, troops with hybrid forces in separate operations intercepted and arrested 6 suspected BH/ISWAP terrorists collaborators in Damaturu and Biu LGAs of Yobe and Borno States respectively.
(2) Between 23 and 27 July 2024, following tip-off, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 17 suspected BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists collaborators including kidnappers, informants, vandals and drug peddlers in Damboa, Biu, Monguno, Mobbar and Dikwa LGAs of Borno State as well as Damaturu and Geidam LGAs of Yobe State respectively. Troops recovered 5 mobile phones, cutlasses and the sum of N394,320.00 as well as $48,000.00 only amongst others.

SUMMARY

3. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 40 terrorists, arrested 47 suspects and rescued 18 kidnappers hostages. Troops recovered one PKT gun, one QJC gun, one AGL, one MK 4 rifle, 19 AK47 rifles, 10 magazines, 276 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 111 rounds 7.62 x 51mm ammo, 33 rounds 7.62 x 45mm ammo, 4 bicycles, 5 mobile phones and the sum of N480,320.00 and $48,000.00 only amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; conducted clearance operations in Barkin-Ladi LGA of Plateau State.
5. Details are as follows: 

a. Arrest of Suspected Violent Extremists.
(1) On 24 July 2024, following a tip-off, troops while conducting anti-illegal mining operations intercepted and arrested 7 suspected illegal miners in Jos North LGA of Plateau State.
(2) On 30 July 2024, following INTREP, troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested one suspected violent extremist identified as Isa Mohammed Gambo in Mangu LGA of Plateau State.
(3) On 1 August 2024, following a tip-off, troops in sting operations intercepted and arrested one suspected violent extremist/gunrunner, identified as Hashimu Ahmad in Lere LGA of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops recovered one GPMG, one RPG tube, one RPG bomb, 1,069 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, one belt of 7.62mm NATO and one vehicle amongst others.
b. Offensive Operations.
(1) On 24 and 25 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with violent extremists/kidnappers in Kauru and Sanga LGAs of Kaduna State as well as Pankshin, Wase and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 terrorists and arrested 33 suspected violent extremists. Troops also recovered one FN rifle, 3 fabricated, 2 magazines, 3 dane guns, 55 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 19 rounds of 9mm ammo, 12 empty cases of 7.62mm ammo, 2 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
(2) On 25 July 2024, troops while on offensive operation made contact with violent extremists/terrorists in Wase LGA of Plateau State. Follwoing a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 extremists and recovered 4 dane guns, 87 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm and 2 motorcycles.
c. Cordon And Search. On 24 July 2024, following credible intelligence, troops conducted cordon and search operation in the house of suspected gunrunner identified as Mr Williams Haruna in Mangu LGA of Plateau State. During the operations, troops arrested the prime suspect and recovered one FN rifle, 3 fabricated rifles, 2 FN rifle’s magazines, 15 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 16 rounds of 9mm ammo.tion.
d. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Ops. Between 24 and 28 July 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping criminality operations responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists in Wase, Bassa, Barkin Ladi and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State. During the operations, troops arrested 4 suspects and rescued 7 kidnapped hostages.

SUMMARY

6. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 14 insurgents, arrested 61 violent extremists and rescued 19 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one GPMG, one RPG tube, one RPG bomb, 2 FN rifles, 6 fabricated pistols, 7 dane guns, 1,069 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 87 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 70 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 35 rounds of 9mm ammo, one belt of 7.62mm NATO, 12 empty cases of 7.62mm ammo, 2 FN rifle magazines, 2 motorcycle and 2 mobile phones only amongst others.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

7. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; rescued kidnapped hostages in Wukari and Akwanga LGAs of Taraba and Nasarawa States respectively.
8. Details are as follows:

a. Arrest Operations.
(1) On 24 July 2024, troops responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremist’s in Ukum LGA of Benue State. During the operation, troops arrested one suspect alleged to be an informant to a wanted criminal named SUGHNEN (aka SHOWBOY).
(2) On 25 and 27 July 2024, following INTREP, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 13 suspected violent extremists/kidnappers including informants in Keffi, Karu and Akwanga LGAs of Nasarawa State as well as Tafa LGA of Niger State respectively.
b. Offensive Operations. On 25 and 29 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with violent extremists/terrorists in Makurdi, Ukum and Konshihsa LGAs of Benue State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 terrorists and recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 locally made guns, one locally made pistol, 47 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 4 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.

SUMMARY

9. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 11 terrorists, arrested 23 violent extremists and rescued 8 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 locally made guns, one locally made pistol, 47 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2 rounds of 9mm ammo, 4 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

10. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review; conducted offensive operations in Mulumfashi, Kankara and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State as well as Goronyo LGA of Sokoto State respectively.
11. Details are as follows;

a. Rescued Kidnapped Victims. On 24 July 2024, troops while on patrol responded to distress call on kidnapping incident in Kankara LGA of Katsina State. During the operations, troops rescued 18 kidnapped hostages as well as reunit woth their families.
b. Offensive Operation. On 23 and 24 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations responded to information of suspected terrorists in Giwa and Kaura Namoda LGAs of Kaduna and Zamfara State as well as Katsina and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State. During the operations, troops rescued 18 kidnapped hostages and recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 dane guns, one magazine, 29 round of 7.62mm special ammo, 40 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 8 motorcycles and one mobile phone amongst others.
c. Terrorists Activities. On 25 and 27 July 2024, troops in separate operations responded to distress calls in Tangaza and Anka LGAs of Sokoto and Zamfara States respectively. During the operations, troops rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.
d. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Ops. On 25 and 26 July 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to distress calls on activities of suspected terrorists/kidnappers in Maradun and Rabah LGAs of Zamfara and Sokoto as well as Kankara, Jibia and Batsari LGAs of Katsina State. Additionally, troops conducted operations in Koko Besse LGA of Kebbi State. During the operations, troops rescued 15 kidnapped hostages.

e.  Arrest Operations.  On 26 July 2024, following a tip-off, troops in separate fighting patrols intercepted and arrested 7 suspected terrorists collaborators in Danmusa and Birnin Magaji LGAs of Katsina and Zamfara States respectively. 

12. Air Interdiction. On 26 July 2024, following available intelligence and confirmatory ISR that revealed the enclave of terrorist kingpin Abu Radde and his cohorts with history of abductions and attacks on locals in Batsari LGA of Katsina State. Consequently, the location was acquired and attacked with bombs. Battle Damage Assessment and human feedback revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their structures destroyed. Additionally, 3 kidnapped hostages were rescued by land component.

SUMMARY 

13. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 13 terrorists, arrested 23 terrorists and rescued 69 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 dane guns, one magazine, 29 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 40 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 8 motorcycles and one mobile phone amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

14. The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; rescued kidnapped hostages and arrested suspected violent extremists in Munya and Okene LGAs of Niger and Kogi States respectively.
15. Details are as follows;

a. Offensive Operations.
(1) On 23 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with suspected violent extremists/terrorists in Kagarko and Kachia LGAs of Kaduna State as well as Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 extremists and recovered 3 AK47 rifles, 4 magazines, 137 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2 mobile phones and the sum of N80,000.00 only amongst others.
(2) On 24 July 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with violent extremists/terrorists in Kaura and Giwa LGAs of Kaduna State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 11 terrorists and recovered 7 AK47 rifles, 5 dane guns, 109 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 132 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 empty cases of 7.62mm ammo, 4 magazines, 8 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.
b. Arrest. On 23 and 24 July 2024, following INTREP, troops with hybrid forces in separate operations raided suspected violent extremists/terrorists hideouts in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. During the operation, troops arrested 25 suspected violent extremists.
c. Ambush Operations. On 23 July 2024, following reports, troops in separate operations ambush and made contact with suspected violent extremists/terrorists in Kachia and Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State as well as Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 8 terrorists and recovered 8 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated rifles, 4 magazines, 157 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 83 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 3 motorcycles amongst others.
d. Rescue of Kidnapped Hostages. On 23 July 2024, troops while on patrol responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists/kidnappers in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops rescued 8 kidnapped hostages as well as reunit them with their families.
e. Raid Operations. On 25 July 2024, following credible information, troops in conjunction with NDLEA personnel raided suspected violent extremists/drug peddlers hideouts in Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops arrested 8 suspects and recovered elicit drugs.

SUMMARY

16. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 30 terrorists, arrested 50 suspects and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 18 AK47 rifle, 3 fabricated rifles, 5 dane guns, 12 magazines, 403 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 215 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 empty cases of 7.62mm ammo, 6 motorcycles and 4 mobile phones and the sum of N80,000.00 amonsgt others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

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

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 922,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 332,120 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 497 dugout pits, 32 boats and 22 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 69 cooking ovens, 4 outboard engines, 2 speedboats, 20 pumping machines, 23 vehicles, 5 motorcycles, 2 triccycles, 3 wheelbarrows, 2 handheld radios, 4 mobile phones and 81 illegal refining sites.
b. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Ops. On 26 July 2024, troop while on counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to information on activities of suspected violent extremists in Ughelli North LGA of Delta State. During the operations, troops arrested one suspected extremists informant and rescued 4 kidnapped hostages.

19. Air Interdiction. The Air Component Operation DELTA SAFE on 26 July 2024, conducted multiple air operations at Owaza, Komkom, Umueze and Okoloma aimed at securing oil and gas infrastructure, deterring economic saboteurs’ freedom of action, destroying several illegal refining sites as well as curbing other security threats with a view to restoring oil and gas production to full capacity. Additionally, 2 suspected oil thefts were apprehended by the maritime component.

SUMMARY

20. Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 922,500 litres of stolen crude oil and 332,120 litres of illegally refined AGO. Additionally, Troops discovered and destroyed 497 dugout pits, 32 boats and 22 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 69 cooking ovens, 4 outboard engines, 2 speedboats, 20 pumping machines, 23 vehicles, 5 motorcycles, 2 triccycles, 3 wheelbarrows, 2 handheld radios, 4 mobile phones and 81 illegal refining sites.
21. Troops rescued 4 kidnapped hostages and apprehended 13 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists as well as recovered 3 magazines, one dummy AK47 rifle, 3 weapons and 12 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

22. Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review;
23. Details as follows:

a. Offensive Operations. On 23 July 2024, following a inteligence, troops while on offensive operation raided a suspected violent extremists/cultists hideout in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. During the operations, troops arrested 3 extremists including one notorious gang leader. Troops also recovered one locally made fabricated cartridge gun, one locally fabricated pistol with 5 cartridges.
b. Arrest Operation. On 24 July 2024, troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested one suspected violent extremist/terrorists informant identified as Mr Samuel Princewill in Obioma Ngwa LGA of Abia State.

SUMMARY

24. Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 4 terrorists, arrested 17 violent extremists and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one fabricated gun, one locally fabricated pistol and 5 cartridges amongst other. 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

(@24_dmo)

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REPORT ON MONTHLY REVIEW OF JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2024

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. During the month of July 2024, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralised 254 terrorist, arrested 167 suspects and rescued 80 kidnapped hostages. Meanwhile, troops recorded 3,976 surrendered BH/ISWAP terrorists combatants and their families.
2. The summary of recovered items include 106 AK47 rifles, 36 fabricated rifles, 29 dane guns, 17 assorted arms, 1,644 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 968 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 1,379 assorted ammunitions.
3. Details as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
64
97
52
41
254

2.
Surrendered BHT/Families
751
854
1,295
1,076
3,976

3.
Arrested Terrorists
55
45
40
27
167

4.
Rescued Hostages
27
21
14
16
80

5.
Recovered Weapons
39
76
36
27
178

6.
Recovered Ammunition
1,544
1,032
613
802
3,991

7.
Equipment Recovered
44
22
30
12
108

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 50 terrorist violent extremist, arrested 135 suspects and rescued 80 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 32 AK47 rifles, 28 fabricated guns, 27 assorted arms, 773 rounds of 7.62mm special, 200 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 178 assorted ammunitions.
5. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
13
11
19
7
50

2.
Arrested Suspects
51
29
24
31
135

3.
Rescued Hostages
30
20
19
11
80

4.
Weapons Recovered
8
5

30

43

5.
Ammunitions Recovered
113
102
349
599
1,163

6.
Equipment
2
2
3
7
14

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

6. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 24 terrorist, arrested 56 suspects and rescued 59 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 4 AK47 rifles, one assorted arm, 53 rounds of 7.62mm special, 62 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 35 assorted ammunitions.
7. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
12
4
3
5
24

2.
Arrested terrorists
13
21
14
8
56

3.
Rescued Hostages
12
11
8
28
59

4.
Weapons Recovered
1

3

4
8

5.
Ammunition recovered
11

109

42
162

6.
Equipment Recovered
2

3

5
10

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

8. During the month of July 24, troops of Op HADARIN DAJI neutralized 152 terrorist, arrested 102 suspects and rescued 144 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 48 AK47 rifles, 24 fabricated guns, 5 assorted arms, 1,462 rounds of 7.62mm special, 1,079 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 94 assorted ammunitions.
9. Details are as follows;

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
52
47
31
22
152

2.
Arrested Terrorists
41
17
21
23
102

3.
Rescued Hostages
49
33
30
32
144

4.
Weapon Recovered
46
20
17
16
99

5.
Ammunition Recovered
1,300
624
410
301
2,635

6.
Equipment Recovered
26
41
5
12
84

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

10. Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following in the month of July 2024. Troops neutralized 66 terrorist, arrested 76 suspects and rescued 97 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 24 AK47 rifles, 4 assorted arms, 737 rounds of 7.62mm special, 281 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 45 assorted ammunitions.
11. Details are as follows;

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
19
21
18
8
66

2.
Arrested Terrorists
20
23
13
20
76

3.
Rescued Hostages
10
22
53
12
97

4.
Weapon Recovered
12
13
13
1
39

5.
Ammunition Recovered
468
352
217
26
1,063

6.
Equipment Recovered
7
2
4
4
17

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

12. During the month of July 2024, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE arrested 137 persons involved in crude oil theft. Troops also denied the oil theft of 3,650,080 litres of crude oil, 625,518 litres of AGO, 450 litres of DPK and 1,230 litres of PMS. Additionally, troops destroyed 91 wooden boats, 53 assorted ammunitions and 173 illegal refining sites.
13. Details as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.

Neutralized Terrorists

–

–

2.
Arrested Terrorists
42
43
20
32
137

3.

Rescued Hostages

–

–

4.

Weapons recovered

–

–

5.
Boats destroyed
32
30
5
24
91

6.

Ammunitions Recovered

44

9

53

8.
Illegal refining sites
49
57
31
36
173

9.
Vehicles
17
15
5
22
59

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

14. Troops of Op UDO KA in the month of July 2024, neutralized 26 terrorist, arrested 117 suspects and rescued 19 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 18 AK47 rifles, 29 pump action guns, 372 rounds of 7.62mm special, 178 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 504 live cartridges, 26 assorted arms, 475 assorted ammunitions and 49 other equipment.
15. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(h)
(i)

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
17
4
2
3
26

2.
Arrested Terrorists
42
8
45
22
117

3.
Rescued Hostages
10
2
3
4
19

4.
Weapons Recovered
50
4
18
1
73

5.
Ammunitions Recovered
1,205
191
72
54
1,522

6.
Equipment Recovered
8
20
14
7
49

EDWARD BUBA
Major General
Director Defence Media Operations
(@24_dmo)