The Defence Headquarters has said troops in various operations across the country killed no fewer than 23 terrorists and arrested 137 criminals.
Among the arrested offenders are five kidnappers, 22 oil thieves, and one informant.
Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director, Defence Media Operations, stated in a statement on Friday that the operations took place between August 14 and August 25.
He further stated that the actions resulted in the rescue of 41 kidnapped persons.
It partly read, “The counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations being conducted by troops continue to produce results. Though, the men and women of the armed forces are fighting and dying for the country every day; they have made great strides.
“The military will continue the momentum of its operations by mounting pressure on groups seeking to undermine the security of citizens and the nation.
“The update on the operations across the 6 geopolitical zones as of 25 August 2023, reveals that; the military neutralized 23 terrorists, arrested 109 criminals, 5 kidnappers, one informant, 22 suspected oil thefts, and rescued 41 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, 231 terrorist and their families surrendered to troops comprising 25 adult males, 63 adult females, and 143 children surrendered.”