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The Defence Headquarters says troops have rescued 36 abducted persons and neutralised several terrorists during fresh operations across the country.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday detailing military operations conducted between August 31 and September 3.
Onoja said troops neutralised one terrorist on September 1 after an improvised explosive device detonated along the Miyanti-Banki Junction main supply route in Bama, Borno State.
According to him, troops recovered a rifle, ammunition and an IED initiator following the operation.
He said another terrorist was neutralised during an encounter at the Lamusuri Crossing Point in Gujba, Yobe State, with a rifle and ammunition recovered from the scene.
The military spokesman said troops also intercepted a suspected terrorist escapee around Sabsawa in Bama on August 31 after the suspect reportedly fled captivity due to hunger and hardship.
He added that troops arrested a suspect in Konduga, Borno State, for allegedly transporting foodstuffs to a terrorist enclave in Bama.
Onoja further disclosed that troops arrested a suspected former terrorist fighter who had become an informant at Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State on September 1.
21 women, children surrender
The DMO director said 21 women and children surrendered to troops at Mafa and Dikwa in Borno State on September 2 following clashes between rival terrorist factions.
He added that another terrorist escapee was intercepted near Amuda Bridge in Gwoza, while troops also arrested a suspected terrorist spy along the Kauwa-Kukawa Road.
Meanwhile, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operations against terrorists and kidnappers across Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states.
Onoja said troops neutralised two suspected terrorist kingpins and wounded another during a raid on suspected hideouts in Kogo, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, on August 31.
The Defence Headquarters said the operations were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist and kidnapping networks, rescue victims and restore security across affected areas.
