The Defence Headquarters Thursday said troops in different theatres of operations across the country killed 1,910 bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and other criminals between May 20, 2021 and January 6, 2022.
Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Benard Onyeuko, told reporters in Abuja that the troops would not relent in neutralizing more criminals.
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Onyeuko said 912 criminals were arrested and a large cache of arms and ammunition recovered within the period.
said, “In summary, the Armed Forces of Nigeria from 20th May 2021 to 6th January 2022 neutralized 1,910 criminal elements including terrorists, armed bandits, and robbers as well as kidnappers across the country.
“This is in addition to scores of other terrorists and armed bandits killed during airstrikes within the period. Troops also rescued a total of 729 kidnapped victims across the Country. Furthermore, within the period in focus.”
He also said the troops made a cumulative total recovery of 13,201,300 litres of illegally refined automotive gas oil and 3,969,000 litres of dual purpose kerosene.
He said about 38,582 barrels and 6,491,000 litres of stolen crude oil as 11,659,500 litres of illegally refined premium motor spirit were recovered and handed over to appropriate authorities.
