The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported that troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the Nigerian Army recovered at least 74 terrorist bodies following intensified operations in the North-East.
A statement on Friday by Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, highlighted that the Army successfully killed several terrorists and foiled a complex drone-assisted attack between March 13 and March 19.
The operations also led to the recovery of a cache of arms, including 38 AK-47 rifles, three PKT machine guns, and an RPG tube. Troops repelled a major terrorist assault in Mallam Fatori, Abadam LGA of Borno, killing dozens of fighters, including senior commanders.
Troops thwarted infiltration attempts across Bama, Gujba, and Kaga LGAs and arrested key logistics suppliers and informants. Coordinated air and ground operations in Baga, Damboa, Buratai, and Njimtilo significantly degraded ISWAP capabilities.
In addition, suspected gunrunners were intercepted in Taraba, with the recovery of ammunition, cash, and motorcycles. Abducted victims were rescued in Plateau and Benue, while illegal mining activities were disrupted in the FCT and surrounding areas.
“These operations demonstrate the Armed Forces’ resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action and ensure the safety of citizens,” Maj.-Gen. Onoja said.
In the Niger Delta, troops intensified crackdowns on oil theft and criminal activities, dismantling illegal refining sites and intercepting large quantities of stolen petroleum. Operations in Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers led to multiple arrests related to kidnapping, illegal refining, and drug trafficking. Over 3,000 litres of illegally refined petroleum productswere seized.
In the South-East, troops under Operation Udo Ka neutralized suspected terrorists, recovered improvised explosive devices in Imo, and arrested suspected cultists while seizing weapons in Ebonyi and Cross River.
