Fresh Update From DHQ : Troops Kills 481 Terrorists, Arrest 741 Others, Rescue 492 In October.

*As DDMO Declares 9 Terrorists Wanted.

By Helen Udo, Outlook Media ABUJA.

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The Defence Headquarters said it’s troops neutralized over 481 terrorists ,741 others arrested and  rescued 492 hostages in the month of October 2024.

Director Defence Media Operations (DDMO) Major Gen. Edward Buba  Revealed that troops recovered 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunitions
weapons include were 263 AK47 rifles, 81 locally fabricated guns, 91 dane guns, 76 pump action guns, 5,683 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,944 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 642 cartridges, 160 assorted arms and 1,526 assorted ammunition.

He made  this  known to newsmen in bi-weekly report of the operations of the armed forces on thursday in Abuja.

According to Him”

Troops have done a tremendous job of significantly dismantling the terror groups across the country, in various theatres of operations. Our strategy remains to undermine the ability of these terror groups and their cohorts.

• Troops conducted simultaneous strikes on several terrorist enclaves and hideouts across the country. The Airforce carried out bombardments and air interdiction on these terrorist hideouts and enclaves with precision, thereby diminishing the fighting capabilities of these terrorist. .
• Truly, the terrorist knows that they cannot match our military strength. The options open to them is to surrender or be killed in the battlefield. Accordingly, some terrorist leaders, commanders and combatants have indicated to surrender. We are opening a surrendering corridor for that purpose.
• It is noteworthy, to state that, in October 2024, troops neutralized 481 terrorists. Other details are that, troops arrested 741 persons including terrorist. Troops also rescued 492 kidnapped hostages.
• Furthermore, troops recovered 480 weapons and 9,026 assorted ammunitions. Whilst they denied the oil theft of an estimated sum of close to #4 bn (N3,896,400.960.00) only.
• Breakdown for the month of October includes and is not limited to the following: 263 AK47 rifles, 81 locally fabricated guns, 91 dane guns, 76 pump action guns, 5,683 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1,944 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 642 cartridges, 160 assorted arms and 1,526 assorted ammunitions. Others are 3,226,645 litres of stolen crude oil, 763,860 litres of illegally refined AGO and 12,690 litres of PMS amongst other item.
• On the whole, even as the armed forces mourn the tragic passing away of the COAS, Lt Gen TA Lagbaja. We will not allow his passing to derail our focus to destroy the terrorists. We are rather inspired by his actions on the battlefield as a war commander as well as his strong desire to defeat the terrorist in order to end the war.
• Accordingly, the military will continue work decisively to kill the terrorists, stop the insecurity in the nation and ensure the safety of citizens. The armed forces remains in a good and strong position in this war, and will win this war.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists combatants and families, arrested of terrorists/collaborators, as well as the conduct different offensive operations in Konduga, Bama, Gwoza, Guzamala, Dikwa, Kukawa, Mafa, Kaga, MMC and Ngala LGAs of Borno State.

2. Additionally troops conducted similar operations in Geidam and Damaturu LGAs of Yobe State as well as Madagali LGA of Adamawa State respectively.
3. Details as follows:

a. Surrender of BH/ISWAP Terrorists Family Members. Between 29 October and 5 November 2024, a total of 114 terrs comprising 17 adult males 37 adult females and 67 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
b. Arrest Operations.
(1) Between 28 and 30 October 2024, following credible reports, troops while on fighting patrol intercepted and arrested 15 BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists collaborators including informants and ammunitions racketeers in Kaga, Damboa, Ngala and MMC LGAs of Borno State. During the operations, troops recovered 5 AK47 rifles, 91 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 130 rounds 12.7 x 108mm, 6 magazines and the sum of N310,010.00 only amongst others.
(2) Between 28 October and 3 November 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 25 BH/ISWAP/JAS collaborators Including Informans in Kukawa, Damboa and Gubio LGAs of Borno State as well as Damaturu and Geidam LGAs of Yobe State respectively.

c. Ambush Operations. On 28 and 29 October 2024, troops with hybrid forces while on offensive operations ambushed BH/ISWAP terrorists and made contact in Gwoza and Mafa LGA of Borno State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 25 terrorists and recovered 11 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 4 fabricated rifles, 3 dane guns, 8 magazines, 333 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 121 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, one baofeng radio, 5 motorcycles and 6 bicycles amongst others.
d. Offensive Operations. Between 29 October and 4 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with BH/ISWAP terrorists in Konduga, Bama, Gwoza, Guzamala, Dikwa and Ngala LGAs of Borno Stateas well as Madagali and Damaturu LGAs of Adamawa and Yobe States. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 28 and arrested 7 terrorists. Troops also recovered 11 AK47 rifles, 5 fabricated rifles, 6 dane guns, 421 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 230 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 67 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm NATO ammo, 46 rounds of 7.62mm PKM ammo, one unexploded RPG bomb, one dummy AK47 rifle, 13 magazines, 6 motorcycles and 5 mobile phones amongst others.

SUMMARY

4. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 85 terrorists, arrested 78 suspects and rescued 20 kidnappers hostages. Troops also recovered 47 AK47 rifles, one FN rifle, 19 fabricated rifles, 9 dane guns, one unexploded RPG bomb, one dummy AK47 rifle, 845 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 130 rounds of 7.62 x 108mm ammo, 351 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 67 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 46 rounds of 7.62mm PKM ammo, 27 magazines, one baofeng radio, 5 motorcycles, 6 bicycles and the sum of N310,010.00 only amongst other items.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

5. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; responded and arrest of violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos, Bassa, Kanam, Wase, Jos South and East LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga and Kaura LGAs of Kaduna State.
6. Details are as follows: 

a. Arrest Operations.
(1) Between 28 October and 2 November 2024., troops acting on credible reports intercepted and arrested 5 extremists/gunrunners as well as a wife of notorious terrorist identified as Mohammed Sani in Riyom and Bassa LGA of Plateau State. During the operations, troops recovered 4 AK47 rifle, 2 locally fabricated rifles, one locally made pistol, one single barrel gun, 253 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 11 live cartridges and military accoutrements amongst others.
(2) Between 30 October and 5 November 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate offensive operations intercepted and arrested 25 violent extremists/kidnappers in Jos North, South, Bassa, Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi and Kanam LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga and Kaura LGAs of Kaduna State respectively. Troops also recovered one locally made gun, one fabricated revolver rifle, 56 rounds of 7.62mm special and the sum of ₦130,000.00 only amongst others.
b. Offensive Operations. On 2 and 3 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations raided violent extremists hideouts and made contact in Barkin Ladi and Wase LGAs of Plateau State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 5 extremists including a notorious kingpin identified as Kachallah Saleh (aka Mai Rasha) as well as rescued 2 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 3 fabricated rifles, 2 locally made pistols, 46 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 live cartridges and 4 mobile phones amongst others.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping Operations. Between 29 October and 4 November 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to information on activities of extremists/armed robbers in Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs of Plateau State as well as Sanga LGA of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops arrested 4 extremists and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages.

SUMMARY

7. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 12 violent extremists, arrested 43 persons and rescued 33 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 8 AK47 rifles, 6 fabricated rifles, 3 locally made pistols, one single barrel gun, one locally made revolver rifle, 56 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 299 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 25 live cartridges, 4 mobile phones and sum of N130,000.00 only amongst other items.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

8. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; the troops conducted offensive operations such as counter/anti kidnapping operations in Ukum and Logo LGAs of Benue State as well as Takum LGA of Taraba State.
9. Details are as follows:

a. Counter/Anti Kidnapping Operations.
(1) On 30 October 2024, troops while conducting counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to a kidnap incident in Takum LGA of Taraba State. During the operations, troops rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.
(2) On 1 and 4 November 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to distress calls on kidnap incidents in Logo and Ukum LGAs of Benue State as well as Ibbi LGA of Taraba State. During the operations, troops arrested 5 extremists and rescued 2 kidnapped hostages.

SUMMARY

10. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 3 terrorists, arrested 8 violent extremists and rescued 13 kidnapped hostages.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

11. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review; troops arrested violent extremists/terrorists and conducted offensive operations such as counter/anti kidnapping operations in Maradun, Maru and Tsafe LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Rafi and Shanga LGAs of Kogi and Kebbi States.
12. Troops also conducted similar offensive operations in Danmusa and Kankara LGAs of Katsina State as well as Giwa, Kabua, Kachia and Sanga LGAs of Kaduna States. Additionally, troops conducted operations in Wurno and Rabah LGAs of Sokoto State.
13. Details are as follows;

a. Arrest Operations.
(1) On 28 October 2024, following a tip-off, troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested one minor suspected to have strong ties with terrorist leader Bello Turji in Maradun LGA of Zamfara State.
(2) On 28 October and 2 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations apprehended 21 terrorists and collaborators as well as rescued 7 kidnapped hostages in Maradun and Shanga LGAs of Zamfara and Kebbi States as well as Daura LGA of Katsina State.
b. Ambush Operations. On 28 October 2024, following credible reports, troops while on offensive operation ambushed terrorists and made contact in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 12 terrorists and recovered 8 AK 47 Rifle, 4 pump action gun, 3 magazines, 110 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 72 cartridges.
c. Counter/Ani kidnapping Operations.
(1) On 28 October 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations and made contact with terrorists/kidnappers in Jibia and Danmusa LGAs of Katsina State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 4 terrorists and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages as well as recovered 2 AK47 rifles and 59 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.
(2) Between 1 and 5 November 2024, troops in separate counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to information on activities of terrorists/kidnappers in Kankara and Maru LGAs Katsina and Zamfara States respectively as well as Rabah and Wurno LGAs of Sokoto State. During the operations, troops rescued 36 kidnapped hostages.
d. Offensive Operations. On 1 and 5 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Tsafe and Kubau LGAs of Zamfara and Kaduna States respectively. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 13 terrorists and recovered 8 AK47 rifles, 3 fabricated rifles, 289 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo links, 224 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 60 rounds of 9mm ammo and 2 magazines.
e. Surrender of Terrorists and Family Members. On 1 November 2024, one terrorist fighter with of his 5 family members comprising of one adult male, one adult female and 4 children surrendered to troops in Rafi LGA of Niger State. During the operations, troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 76 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 2 mobile phones.

14. Air Interdiction. On 27 October 2024, following credible reports on the hibernating of terrorists within Sirdi forests which have served a strong hold and easy passage for terrorists activities in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna State. The air component of Operation HADARIN DAJI conducted air interdiction and attacked the target with rockets and bombs. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their structures destroyed.

SUMMARY 

15. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 59 terrorists, arrested 29 persons and rescued 95 kidnapped hostages. Troops also recovered 39 AK47 rifles, 4 pump action guns, 13 fabricated rifles, 2 dane guns, 460 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 289 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 60 rounds of 9mm ammo, 72 live cartridges, 3 magazines, 3 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

16. The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; arrested suspected violent extremists/terrorists as well as conducted offensive operations in AMAC and Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja as well as Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State. Additionally, troops conducted similar operations in Lokoja and Dekina LGAs of Kogi State.
17. Details are as follows;

a. Offensive Operations. Between 30 October and 2 November 2024, following credible tip-off, troops in separate offensive operations intercepted and arrested a total of 400 extremists including foreigners in AMAC and Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja.
b. Arrests Operations. On 31 October and 1 November 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and apprehended 12 extremist including cultists in Lokoja and Dekina LGAs of Kogi State as well as Kagarko LGA Kaduna State respectively.

SUMMARY

18. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 4 terrorists and arrested 412 violent extremists. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 2 fabricated rifles, 49 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 101 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2 vehicles, 3 motorcycles and 6 mobile phones mongst others items.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

19. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products.
20. Troops also arrested violent extremists/kidnappers and conducted offensive operations such as counter/anti kidnapping operations Akoko-Edo and Uhunmwonde LGAs of Edo State as well as Isoko North LGA of Delta State respectively.

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 914,445 litres of stolen crude oil, 537,325 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,285 litres of PMS. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 20 crude oil cooking ovens, 2 dugout pits, 42 boats, 7 reservoirs, 5 drums, 50 storage tanks and 83 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 3 pumping machines, 3 outboard engines, one generator set, one speedboat, 8 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones and 3 vehicles among others.
b. Counter/Anti Kidnapping Operations. On 3 November 2024, troops while conducting counter/anti kidnapping operations responded to a kidnap incident in Akoko-Edo LGA of Edo State. During the operations, troops rescued 5 kidnapped hostages.
(g) Arrests Operations. On 3 November 2024, troops in separate patrol responded to activities of violent extremists/kidnapper and armed robbers in Isoko North and Uhunmwonde LGAs of Delta and Edo States respectively. During the operations, troops arrested 6 extremists and recovered 2 locally made pistols loaded with 4 cartridges.

SUMMARY

• Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 914,445 litres of stolen crude oil, 537,325 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,285 litres of PMS. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 20 crude oil cooking ovens, 2 dugout pits, 42 boats, 7 reservoirs, 5 drums, 50 storage tanks and 83 illegal refining sites. Other items recovered include 3 pumping machines, 3 outboard engines, one generator set, one speedboat, 8 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones and 3 vehicles among others.
• Troops rescued 5 kidnapped hostages and apprehended 40 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists. Troops also recovered 23 assorted arms and 75 assorted ammunitions.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

23. Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; troops conducted offensive operations and arrested IPOB/ESN terrorists and collaborators in Umunneochi and Isuikwuato LGAs of Abia State as well as Isi-Uzo LGA of Enugu State. Additionally, troops conducted similar operations in Orsu, Nkwerre and Okigwe LGAs of Imo State.
24. Details as follows:

a. Raid Operations. On 28 October 2024, troops with other security services in a combined operations raided a IPOB/ESN terrorists hideout in Umunneochi LGA of Abia State. During the operations, troops arrested 3 extremists and 3 dane guns, one pump action gun, 34 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 15 cartridges, 2 motorcycles, 8 mobile phones and ₦143,000.00 only amongst others.
b. Arrest Operations.
(1) On 28 and 29 October 2024, following credible reports, troops in separate operations intercepted and arrested 6 IPOB/ESN terrorists including armed robbers in Isi-Uzo and Orsu LGAs of Enugu and Imo States respectively. During the operations, troops recovered one vehicle, one mobile phone and the sum of ₦293,000.00 only amongst others.
(2) Between 29 October and 2 November 2024, troops in separate offensive operations arrested 11 violent extremists/IPOB/ESN terrorists and collaborators in Isuikwuato LGA of Abia as well as Orsu, Nkwerre and Okigwe LGAs of Imo State respectively. During the operations, troops recovered 2 locally made pistols, one revolver pistol, 14 live cartridges, 41 rounds of 9mm ammo, one motorcycle and the sum of ₦293,000.00 only amongst others.

SUMMARY

25. Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 6 terrorists, arrested 31 violent extremists and rescued 15 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 3 pump action guns, 5 dane guns, 2 locally made pistols, one revolver pistol, 34 round of 7.62mm NATO, 41 rounds of 9mm ammo, 34 live cartridges, one vehicle, 3 motorcycles, 9 mobile phones and the sum of N4729,000.00 only amongst other items.
26. Meanwhile, all recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.

Troops of OP HADIN KAI sustained the tempo against terrorist and their cohorts across the NE theatre of operation. The troops conducted synchronised offensives between the air force and ground forces striking and dislodging terrorist from their hideouts and strongholds. The exerted military pressure on the terrorist resulted in some significant outcomes.

2. Overall, during the month of October 2024, troops of Operations HADIN KAI neutralized 198 terrorists, arrested 166 suspects and rescued 156 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troops recorded 257 surrendered BH/ISWAP terrorists combatants and their families.
3. The summary of recovered items include: 73 AK47 rifles, 26 fabricated rifles, 18 dane guns, 12 assorted arms, 1,574 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 631 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 434 assorted ammunitions.
4. Details as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
18
83
54
43
198

2.
Surrendered BHT/Families
79
77
74
27
257

3.
Arrested Terrorists
14
56
71
25
166

4.
Rescued Hostages
42
50
39
25
156

5.
Recovered Weapons
21
45
26
38
130

6.
Recovered Ammunition
779
960
502
398
2,639

7.
Equipment Recovered
32
39
36
20
127

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

5. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN conducted offensive operations that dominated the theatre of Operation. Accordingly, the Plateau has experienced relative peace across the state.
6. During the month of October 2024 the troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 30 violent extremist, arrested 140 and rescued 105 kidnap hostages. Troops also recovered 19 AK47 rifles, 5 fabricated guns, 18 assorted arms, 834 rounds of 7.62mm special, 112 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 75 assorted ammunitions.
7. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
3
8
5
14
30

2.
Arrested Suspects
20
39
36
45
140

3.
Rescued Hostages
14
33
46
12
105

4.
Weapons Recovered
1
7
11
23
42

5.
Ammunitions Recovered
8
235
183
595
1,021

6.
Equipment
3
4
6
6
19

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

10. Troops of Op WHIRL STROKE prevailed over terrorist and the cohorts operating in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States. During the month of October 2024, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 20 terrorists, arrested 61 suspects and rescued 60 kidnapped hostages.
11. Troops also recovered 18 AK47 rifles, 7 assorted arms, 741 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 85 rounds of assorted ammunition.
12. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.

Neutralized Terrorists

11
2
7
20

2.
Arrested terrorists
14
17
6
24
61

3.
Rescued Hostages
2
36
10
12
60

4.
Weapons Recovered
3
2
2
10
17

5.
Ammunition recovered
363
195
40
143
741

6.
Equipment Recovered
3
7

4

14

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

15. Troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI remained focussed on their mission to
    create a conducive and stable security environment for agricultural activities and other forms of socio-economic activities in KADUNA, KATSINA, KEBBI, SOKOTO and ZAMFARA State in the NW. Troops embarked on several offensive operations canalising and destroying these terrorist on their hideouts and enclaves through ground and air operations.
16. Nevertheless, troops are confronted with a new terrorists Sect in the NW. The Sect is known as the Lakurawas and have their origin from IS in the Sahelian Region.
17. The Lakurawas are affiliates of terrorists from Republics of Mali and Niger. They began incursion into northern parts of Sokoto and Kebbi States, from the Niger and Mali axis, particularly after the coup in Niger Republic.
18. Prior to the coup, there were joint border operations with Nigerien security forces which kept the terrorist at bay. The terrorists took advantage of the gaps in cooperation between both countries and exploited difficult terrains to make incursions in remote areas in some NW states to spread their ideology.
19. The military cooperation between security forces in the Republic of Niger and own forces has been restored. This would help to tackle the new threat. Meanwhile, troops have sustained offensives to degrade these terrorists. Troops are locating them and eliminating the threat.
20. During the month of October 2024, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 163 terrorists, arrested 82 suspects and rescued 80 kidnap hostages. Additionally, troops recovered 121 AK47 rifles, 32 fabricated guns, 53 assorted arms, 2,134 rounds of 7.62mm special, 1,015 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 75 assorted ammunitions.
21. Details are as follows;

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.
Neutralized Terrorists
36
40
25
62
163

2.
Arrested Terrorists
3
21
29
29
82

3.
Rescued Hostages
16
23
32
9
80

4.
Weapon Recovered
25
24
11
114
174

5.
Ammunition Recovered
742
290
535
1,657
3,224

6.
Equipment Recovered
34
6
20
77
137

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

22. Troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following in the month of October 2024. Troops neutralized 30 terrorists, arrested 111 suspects and rescued 52 kidnap hostages.
23. Troops equally recovered 9 AK47 rifles, 16 assorted arms, 160 rounds of 7.62mm special, 43 rounds of 7.62mm NATO and 36 assorted ammunitions.
24. Details are as follows;

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.

Neutralized Terrorists

7
3
20
30

2.
Arrested Terrorists
18
46
28
19
111

3.
Rescued Hostages
2
24
12
14
52

4.
Weapon Recovered
5
7
1
5
18

5.
Ammunition Recovered
84
108
4
52
248

6.
Equipment Recovered
7
21

1

29

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

25. Troops of Op DELTA SAFE maintained the momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops continued to find and destroyed illegal refining sites as well as arrest the perpetrators of oil theft. Indeed, troops operations has progressively increased the nation’s daily crude oil production to over 1.5 million barrels per day.
26. During the month of October 2024, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE arrested 126 persons involved in crude oil theft. Troops also denied the oil theft of 3,226,645 litres of crude oil, 763,860 litres of AGO and 12,690 litres of PMS. Furthermore, troops recovered 429 assorted ammunition and destroyed 195 wooden boats as well as 216 illegal refining sites.
27. Details as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.

Neutralized Terrorists

–

–

2.
Arrested Terrorists
18
35
45
28
126

3.

Rescued Hostages

1

3
4

4.
Weapons recovered
8
2
3
22
35

5.
Boats destroyed
48
58
48
41
195

6.
Ammunitions Recovered

366

8
55
429

8.
Illegal refining sites
44
65
60
47
216

9.
Vehicles
8
13
6
3
30

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

28. Troops of Operation UDO KA conducted offensive operations against IPOB/ESN terror group in several SE states killing terrorist, making arrest and recoveries of weapons. Accordingly, IPOB /ESN incidents were recorded in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Imo and Enugu States.
29. Overall, troops of Op UDO KA in the month of October 2024, neutralized 40 terrorists, arrested 55 suspects and rescued 35 kidnap hostages.
    Additionally, troops recovered 21 AK47 rifles, 24 pump action guns 19 assorted arms, 177 live cartridges and 191 assorted ammunition.
30. Details are as follows:

Serial
Op Activity
Wk1
Wk2
Wk3
Wk4
Total
Rmks

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

1.

Neutralized Terrorists

9
7
24
40

2.
Arrested Terrorists
10
21
12
12
55

3.
Rescued Hostages
2
14
18
1
35

4.

Weapons Recovered

27
8
29
64

5.

Ammunitions Recovered

273
187
264
724

6.
Equipment Recovered
17
29
11
6
63