Troops Killed 715 Terrorists, Rescue 465 Hostages In April — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops across the country killed 715 terrorists, arrested 146 others and rescued 465 kidnapped hostages in April.
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops across the country killed 715 terrorists, arrested 146 others and rescued 465 kidnapped hostages in April.
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Thursday, admitted avoidable professional errors by its Troops in the airstrikes that were executed in Tudun Biri Village, Jabi Local Government Area of Katsina State last year during which several innocent citizens were reportedly killed.
A total of 715 terrorist members were killed by the Nigerian military during a series of gun battles that took place nationwide in April. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba disclosed this on Thursday during an update on military operations, adding that 146 other suspects were arrested and 465 kidnapped victims were rescued during the same period.
The Nigerian Air Force said, on Wednesday, that it bombed three terrorist camps in Zamfara, eliminating several insurgents.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has bombed three terrorists camps in Zamfara on Wednesday, eliminating several of them and their structures. The operation was conducted by the Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji, NAF Spokesman, AVM Edward Gabkwet, said in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Gabkwet said the camps destroyed belong to terrorist kingpins,