Fresh Update From DHQ.

THE STATEMENT READS IN PART:

WEEKLY REPORT OF ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 13 SEPTEMBER 2024

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADIN KAI (NORTH EAST)

1. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI recorded the following activities during the period under review; surrendering of BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists fighters and families, conducted offensive operation, arrested terrorists collaborators, foiled terrorists attack and provided support for victims of Flood in MMC Borno State.
2. Details as follows:

a. Surrender of BH/ISWAP/JAS Terrorists.
(1) On 6 September 2024, a total of 81 BH/ISWAP/JAS terrorists combatants and their family members comprises of 13 adults males, 37 adult females and 44 children surrendered to troops in Bama, Dikwa, Gwoza and Ngazai LGAs of Borno State.
(2) Between 5 and 10 September 2024, a total of 69 terrorists and there family members comprising 18 adult males 19 adult females and 32 children surrendered to troops within the theatre of operations.
b. Offensive Operations. Between 4 – 9 September 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Askira Uba, Danboa,Gwoza and Konduga LGAs of Borno State as well as Bunin Yadi, Yunusari and Gujba LGAs of Yobe State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 18 terrorists and rescued 7 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 5 dane guns, 4 fabricated rifles, one PKT gun, 1,125 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 150 rounds of 7.62, NATO ammo, 50 rounds of 7.62 x 54 mm ammo, one vehicle and 4 motorcycles.
c. Arrest of Terrorists Collaborators.
(1) Between 4 – 9 September 2024, Following report, troops intercepted and arrested 12 terrorists collaborators in Askira Uba, Konduga, Kaga, Gwoza and Bunin Yadi LGAs of Borno State. Following the arrests, troops recovered one vehicle, 4 motorcycles and 2 bicycles as well as the sum of N135,000.00 only amongst other items.
(2) On 5 and 7 September 2024, troops following reports, troops in separate offensive operations intercepted and arrested 16 BH/ISWAP terrorists logistics supplier in Kukawa, Dikwa and Ngazai LGA of Borno State as well as Gujba and Gubio LGAs of Yobe State.
d. Foiled Terrorists Attack.
(1) On 4 September 2024, troops responded to terrorists attack in Mobbar LGA of Borno State and successfully repelled the attack. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and recovered 3 AK 47 Rifles, one dane gun, one fabricated rifle and 78 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.
(2) On 5 September 2024, following report on terrorists activities made contact with 2 separate groups of terrorists in Gujba LGA of Yobe State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 12 terrorists. Troops also recovered 6 AK47 rifles, 4 dane guns, 2 fabricated rifles, one PKT belted link containing 154 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm special ammo, 103 rounds
of 7.62mm special ammo, 71 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 9 motorcycle and 2 boefeng radios.
e. Update on Flood Disaster. Following the flood disaster within the theatre, Between 8 – 10 September 2024, a total of 24 boats provided by the theatre to assists in evacuating residents of MMC Borno to a safer environment.

SUMMARY

3. Overall, troops of Operation HADIN KAI neutralized 48 terrorists, arrested 36 suspects and rescued 17 kidnappers hostages. Troops recovered 16 AK47 rifles, 8 fabricate rifles, 11 dane guns, 2 PKT guns, 1,306 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 221 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 204 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm ammo, one vehicle, 13 motorcycles 3 mobile phones 2 boefeng radios and the sum of N135,000.00 only.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION SAFE HAVEN (NORTH CENTRAL)

4. Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN recorded the following during the period under review; arrested violent extremist logistics suppliers/kidnappers, arrested gunrunners, conducted offensive/counter anti kidnaping operations, arrested criminals in Bassa, Mangu, Riyom and Jos South and Akwanga LGAs of Plateau and Nasarawa States.
5. Details are as follows: 

a. Arrest of Kidnapper/Violent Extremist Logistics Suppliers. On 2 and 3 September 2024 following report, troops in separate raid operations arrested 5 criminals in Riyom and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State. Troops recovered one fabricated FN rifle, 2 dane guns, 40 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2 mobile phones and one knife.
b. Arrest of Gunrunners. On 3 September 2024, following report, troops raided notorious gunrunners residence in Mangu and Jos South LGAs of Plateau and arrested 3 criminals. Following the arrests, troops conducted a condor and search of the residence and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one dane gun, 2 fabricated FN rifles, 3 magazines, 200 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo one vehicle and one motorcycle as well as the sum of N2,200,000.00 negotiated amount to purchase one of the AK47 rifle.
c. Offensive Operations. Between 3 – 9 September 2024, troops while on separate offensive operations, responded to distress calls about violent extremists activities in Bokkos, Mangu, Barkin Ladi and Jos South LGAs of Plateau State. On arrival troops neutralized 4 extremis/kidnappers, arrested 5 and rescued 9 kidnapped hostages.
d. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Operations. On 4 and 6 September 2024, troops while on counter/anti kidnapping operations, arrested 3 extremists in Bokkos and Mangu LGAs of Plateau State. Troops recovered one dane gun, 17 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and one motorcycle.
e. Arrest Operations.
(1) Between 3 – 6 September 2024, troops responded to distress calls about herder militia activities and made contact in Mandu, Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 2 militias and arrested one extremist. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 47 cattle amongst other items.
(2) Between 6 – 10 September 2024, following report, troops in separate operations, arrested 11 kidnappers/criminals and miners as well as rescued 5 kidnapped victims in Bassa, Mangu, Riyom and Jos South and Akwanga LGAs of Plateau and Nasarawa States. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 2 fabricated guns and 50 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.

SUMMARY

6. Overall, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN neutralized 6 violent extremists, arrested 25 violent extremists and rescued 14 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 3 AK47 rifles, one fabricated AK 47 Rifle, 2 fabricated FN rifles, 4 dane guns, 269 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 3 magazines, 2 mobile phones, and the sum of N2,200,000.00 only amongst others.

OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (NORTH CENTRAL)

7. Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE recorded the following during the week under review; responded to violent extremists activities, conducted fighting patrols, arrested violent extremists armed courier, conducted counter/anti kidnapping operations in Bwari Area Council of FCT Abuja.
8. Details are as follows:

a. Terrorists Activities. On 2 September 2024, troops responded distress calls about violent extremists activities and made contact in Ukum LGA of Benue State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 8 extremists, rescued 2 victims and recovered 2 AK47 rifles, 3 Dane guns, one single barrel, 80 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 7 live cartridges.
b. Fighting Patrols. On 4 and 6 September 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols made contact with violent extremists in Ukum, Gwer West and Makurdi LGAs of Benue State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 7 extremists, arrested 11 and rescued 6 kidnapped victims. Troops also recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one pump actions, 3 dane guns, one fabricated rifle, 120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 20 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, 12 live cartridges, 3 motorcycles amongst other items.
c. Offensive Operations.
(1) On 4 and 5 September 2024, troops conducted offensive operations made contact with with violent extremist in Jalingo, Wukari and Sardauna LGAs of Taraba State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralizes 9 terrorists and rescued 4 hostages. Troops recovered 2 AK47 rifles, one fabricated rifles, one dane gun and 52 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.
(2) On 8 and 9 September 2024, troops responded to distress calls about violent extremists activities in Kwande and Gboko LGAs of Benue State and arrested 3 extremists. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and one motorcycle.
d. Arrest of Violent Extremists Armed Courier. On 5 September 2024, troops while on Stop and search operation along road Jalingo – Wukari LGA of Taraba State intercepted and arrested a vehicle and the driver conveying one locally made AK47 rifle. Investigation revealed that the weapon is to be delivered to Wukari LGA of Taraba State.
e. Counter/Anti Kidnapping Operation. On 6 September 2024, troops while on counter/anti kidnapping/criminality operations arrested one female informant to kidnappers in Wukari LGA of Taraba State.

SUMMARY

9. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE neutralized 24 terrorists, arrested 17 violent extremists and rescued 12 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 8 AK47 rifles, one fabricated rifle, 3 dane guns, one single barrel guns, one pump action, 265 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 19 live cartridges, 4 motorcycles and 2 mobile phones.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION HADARIN DAJI (NORTH WEST)

10. The troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recorded the following during the period under review. The troops, responded to terrorists activities, conducted counter/anti kidnapping operations. Arrested drugs peddler and Conducted clearance operations in Zurmi and Danmusa LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Kebbe LGA of Sokoto State.
11. Details are as follows;

a. Terrorists Activities. Between 3 – 7 September 2024, troops responded to distress calls about terrorists activities and made contact in Rabah, sabon Birni, Isa, Tsafe and Maradun LGAs of Sokoto and Zamfara States as well as Batsari LGA of Katsina State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 13 terrorists and rescued 17 kidnapped victims. Troops also, recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 5 dane guns, 3 locally made guns, 211 rounds of 7.62mm special
ammo, 35 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo and 6 motorcycles.
b. Counter/Anti Kidnapping Operations. On 4 September 2024, troops while on counter/anti kidnapping operation in Kankara and Malumfashi LGAs of Katsina State rescued 4 kidnapped victims.
c. Arrest of Suspected Drug Peddler. On 4 September 2024, troops while on patrol, arrested one drug peddler identified as Mr David Ombu in possession of a parcel containing substance suspected to be cannabis sativa concealed in a black laptop bag.
d. Clearance Operations.
(1) Between 4 – 8 September 2024, troops with hybrid Forces in separate intensive clearance operations made contact with terrorists in Giwa, Zaria, Birnin Gwari, Chikun LGAs of Kaduna State. During the operations, troops neutralized 12 terrorists, arrested 6 violent extremists and rescued 8 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 7 AK47 rifles, 3 dane guns, 2 locally fabricated rifles, one 60mm motar launcher tube, 198 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 155 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo and 65 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo.
(2) Between 4 – 9 September 2024, troops while on separate offensive operations made contact with terrorists in Zurmi and Danmusa LGAs of Zamfara State as well as Kebbe LGA of Sokoto State. Following a fire fight, troops neutralized 9 terrorists and rescued 7 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 3 AK47 rifles, 2 locally fabricated guns, 3 dane guns 240 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 62 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo 3 mobile phones, 2 motorcycles amongst other items.

SUMMARY 

12. Overall, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI neutralized 44 terrorists,
    arrested 23 terrorists and rescued 41 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered 20 AK47 rifles, 11 fabricated rifles, 16 dane guns, one 60mm motar launcher, 649 rounds
    of 7.62mm special ammo, 252 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 65 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, 8 motorcycles, 3 mobile phones amongst others.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION WHIRL PUNCH (NORTH WEST)

13. The troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH recorded the following during the week under review; conducted fighting/offensive operations, conducted countered/anti kidnapping operations and received a weapon from Hybrid Forces abandoned by fleeing terrorists in Chikun LGA of Kaduna State.
14. Details are as follows;

a. Fighting Patrol.
(1) On 2 and 4 September 2024, troops in separate fighting patrols made contact with terrorists in Giwa and Chikun LGAs of Kaduna State. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 6 terrorists and recued 2 hostages. Troops recovered 4 AK47 rifles, 2 fabricated rifles, 79 rounds
of 7.62mm special ammo, 8 motorcycles amongst other items.
b. Offensive Operations. On 3 – 8 September 2024, troops in conjunction with ONSA, NP, DSS Assets conducted offensive operations to Kuyeri Hills/Gidan Dogo Forest general area within Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State and Bwari Area Council of the FCT. During the operations, troops neutralized 23 terrorists, arrested 17 violent extremist/kidnappers including terrorist arms courier and rescued 14 kidnapped victims,. Troops recovered 13 AK 47 rifles, one Galil rifle, 5 dane guns, 4 fabricated rifles, 2,621 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammo, 1,380 rounds of 5.56 mm ammo, 2,720 rounds of 7.62 mm x 38 mm ammo, 2 extra AK 47 rifle magazines and one G3 rifle magazines.
c. Counter/Anti Kidnapping/Criminality Operation. On 4 September 2024, troops while on counter/anti kidnapping operation responded to report on activities of kidnappers in Tafa LGA of Niger State and made contact. Following a fire fights, troops neutralized 3 criminals and rescued the victim, troops also recovered 2 dane guns one fabricated AK47 rifle 55 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.
d. Received of Weapon. On 6 September 2024, troops while on offensive operation received One AK47 rifle loaded with 15 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo recovered from fleeing terrorists by Hybrid Force in Chikun LAG of Kaduna State.

SUMMARY

15. Overall, troops of Operation WHIRL PUNCH neutralized 36 terrorists,
    arrested 9 suspects and rescued 17 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one PKT
    gun, 21 AK47 rifles, 7 fabricated rifles, 7 dane guns, 1,529 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo2,,621 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2,720 rounds of 7.62 x 38mm ammo 3 magazines and 8 one motorcycles.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION DELTA SAFE (SOUTH SOUTH)

16. Troops of Operation DELTA SAFE maintained momentum against the activities of crude oil theft. Troops destroyed several illegal refining sites and recovered stolen products. Troops also arrested a kidnappers collaborators and arrests of drug peddler/child trafficker in Sapele and Ishimili LGAs of Delta State.

a. Troops Destroy Illegal Refining Sites. Troops recovered 1,239,400 litres of stolen crude oil, 308,195 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,120 litres of DPK. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 32 dugout pits, 42 boats, 6 speedboats, one tugboat, one barge, 38 drums and 31 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 47 cooking ovens, 4 vehicles, one motorcycles and 51 illegal refining sites.
b. Arrest of Kidnappers’ Collaborators. On 2 September 2024, troops while on patrol intercepted and arrested 2 kidnappers collaborators in Owan West LGA of Edo State while negotiating the process of collecting ransom from relatives of victims that were kidnapped on 31 August 2024.
c. Arrest Operations. On 3 and 5 September 2024, following a tip-off, troops intercepted and arrested 3 drugs peddlers including a child trafficker in Sapele and Oshimili LGAs of Delta State. Troops rescued 2 minors.

SUMMARY

17. Overall, troops of Operation DELTA SAFE recovered 1,239,400 litres of stolen crude oil, 308,195 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,120 litres of DPK. Additionally, troops discovered and destroyed 32 dugout pits, 42 boats, 6 speedboats, one tugboat, one barge, 38 drums and 31 storage tanks. Other items recovered include 47 cooking ovens, 4 vehicles, one motorcycles and 51 illegal refining sites. Additionally, Troops apprehended 14 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists.

JOINT TASK FORCE OPERATION UDO KA (SOUTH EAST)

18. Troops of Operation UDO KA recorded the following during the week under review; conducted offensive operations, recovered planted IEDs by IPOB/SEN criminals, arrested criminals and rappelled IPOB/ESN ambush on troops in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State.
19. Details as follows:

a. Offensive Operations. Between 3 – 9 September 2024, troops in separate offensive operations made contact with IPOB/ESN Violent extremists in Orsu, Mbano, Obowo and Ihiala LGAs of Imo State. Following fire fights, troops neutralized 4 IPOB/ESN violent extremists, arrested 3 and rescued 5 kidnapped victims. Troops recovered 2 pump action, one AK47 rifle, IEDs/IED materials, one extra magazine 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 23 live cartridges, solar panel, one vehicle and one motorcycle.
b. Discovery of IEDS. On 4 September 2024, troops while on routine patrol in Orsu LGA of Imo State discovered planted IEDs in 2 sperate spots. And successful recovered the planted IEDs.
c. Arrest Operations. On 6 and 8 September 2024, troops arrested 4 IPOB/ESN members in Udenu and Igbo-Eze South LGAs of Enugu State. Troops recovered one locally fabricated pistol, 11 cartridge, 3 mobile phones and and one motorcycle.
d. IPOB/ESN Violent Extremists Ambushed Troops. On 6 September 2024, troops in Ihiala LGA of Anambra State were ambushed and attacked by IPOB/ESN members but successfully repelled the attack and neutralized 3 IPOB/ESN violent extremists. Troops recovered 3 pump action one fabricated pistol, 6 rounds of 9mm ammo and 31 live cartridges.

SUMMARY

20. Overall, troops of Operation UDO KA neutralized 7 extremists, arrested 7 violent extremists and rescued 5 kidnapped hostages. Troops recovered one AK47 rifle, 5 Pump Actions, one fabricated pistol, 8 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 65 live cartridges, one magazine, one vehicle, 2 motorcycles and 3 mobile phones.
21. All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action.
    Signed
    EDWARD BUBA
    Major General
    Director Defence Media Operations
    13 September 2024 (@24_dmo)

READ Below:

PRESS RELEASE ON ONGOING MILITARY OPERATIONS BY THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AS AT 13 SEPTEMBER 2024

1. Troops remain in a good and strong position in ongoing counter terrorism and counter insurgency operations across the country. In the NE, troops of OPERATION HADIN KAI working assiduously to ensure safe evacuation of inmates affected by flood in the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maidugri. Troops are also ensuring to bring stability in every area of the country where it is needed. To buttress this, troops deployed over 23 boats in evacuating residents of Maiduguri Municipal Council to move distressed resident affected by flood safer environment. Operation is ongoing.
2. During the week under review, troops neutralized 165 terrorists, arrested 185
   and 106 hostages rescued. In the SS, troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of One Billion Three Hundred and Six Million One Hundred and Forty Thousand Naira (N1,306,140.00) only.
3. Furthermore, troops recovered 145 weapons, 8,926 ammunitions. The breakdown as follows: 69 AK47 rifles, 31 locally fabricated guns, 38 dane guns, 2 PKT guns, 3,112 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 3,094 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 2,720 rounds
   of 7.62mm x 38mm ammo, 5 assorted arms and 269 assorted ammunitions. Others
   are 1,239,400 litres of stolen crude oil, 308,195 litres of illegally refined AGO and 1,120 litres of DPK amongst other item.
4. Troops will continue to operate with tremendous force against terrorist and violent extremists across the country. Accordingly, We will work tirelessly to stop insecurity and ensure the safety of citizens.
   Signed
   EDWARD BUBA
   Major General
   Director Defence Media Operations
   13 September 2024 (@24_dmo)