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Gallant Nigerian troops
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has neutralized 59 terrorists operating across Nigeria.
The success of the Nigerian troops is a product of their engagements in several operations across the 6 geopolitical zones to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation.
Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said: “As at 28 July 23, the military has neutralized 59 terrorists, arrested a total number of 88 criminals, 10 kidnappers, 20 gunmen and 19 suspected oil thefts.
“Troops have also rescued 88 kidnapped hostages.
“In the course of operations across the country troops recovered a total number of 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition.
“Troops recovered 26 AK47 rifle, 1 GPMG, 1 AKMS rifle, 1 FN rifle, 4 pump action, 5 pistols and 19 dane guns.
Also, recovered are 1,083 rounds 7.62mm special, 228 rounds 7.62mm NATO, 14 rounds 5.56 x 45mm, 15 fully loaded AK47 magazines, 9 rounds of 9mm ammo and sum of N41,915.00 only and CFA 49,000.“Others include: 323,650 liters of stolen crude oil, 128,700 liters of illegally refined AGO and 4,000 liters of DPK.
“While an estimated sum of N388,441,660.00 was denied the oil thefts”.
