• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home Security

Troops Kill 115 Terrorists, Arrest 289 Others In One Week

Vital News by Vital News
November 21, 2024
in Security
0
Troops Kill 152 Terrorists, Arrest109 In One Week
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Major-General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, said on Thursday that 115 terrorists were killed in the past one week.

Buba, also said Nigerian troops arrested 289 suspects, and rescued 138 kidnapped victims within the same period.

Additionally, he said troops thwarted oil theft worth ₦921.84 million and dismantled extensive illegal refining operations.

He told newsmen in Abuja that these accomplishments reflected the determination of the Nigerian Army to rid the country of insecurity.

In the South-East, Buba said troops eliminated six terrorists, arrested 13 suspects, and rescued one hostage.

RelatedStories

Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi

Another Bandit Leader, Babangida Kachala Killed In Kogi By Troops

Survivors Hail Army, NFSS For Rescuing 17 Kidnapped Passengers In Kogi

Police Begin Manhunt For Killers Of Three Officers, Two Vigilante In Kogi

They also recovered items included five AK-47 rifles, eight pump-action guns, and fabricated hand grenades.

“In the North-East : Operations in Borno and Yobe states led to the neutralization of 61 terrorists, the arrest of 34 suspects, and the rescue of 32 hostages.

“Among the recovered items were 17 AK-47 rifles, PKT guns, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

“North-West : Troops neutralized 28 terrorists, arrested 77, and rescued 57 hostages.

“The operation yielded 16 AK-47 rifles, explosives, and over ₦7.2 million.

“North-Central : Security forces rescued 40 hostages, arrested 27 individuals, and seized arms, ammunition, motorcycles, and mobile phones during offensive operations in Plateau and Kaduna States.

“In the Niger Delta, Operation Delta Safe tackled economic sabotage, resulting in:

“The destruction of 56 illegal refining sites and 78 crude oil cooking ovens.

“Recovery of 872,070 liters of stolen crude oil and 67,985 liters of illegally refined diesel,” Buba explained.

The defence Spokesman also announced the arrest of 40 suspects and seizure of boats, speedboats, and storage tanks.

According to him, the
troops engaged in air interdiction operations against terrorist strongholds in Katsina and Zamfara States, resulting in significant enemy losses.

“Military commanders reaffirmed their commitment to employing innovative strategies to minimize casualties while maintaining pressure on criminal elements,” he said.

General Buba emphasized the military’s resolve to create a safer environment for citizens, acknowledging the sacrifices made by troops in the fight against terrorism and economic sabotage.

“The military remains mission-focused and committed to defeating threats across the country,.

“We strive to minimize casualties while upholding our duty to protect lives and property,” he said. (vitalnewsngr.com)

Tags: arrestKilltroopsWeek
Previous Post

I.C.C. Issues Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Gallant

Next Post

Sanwo -olu Unveils 2025 N3trillion Budget Estimates For Lagos

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi
News

Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi

September 15, 2025
Another Bandit Leader, Babangida Kachala Killed In Kogi By Troops
Security

Another Bandit Leader, Babangida Kachala Killed In Kogi By Troops

September 13, 2025
Survivors Hail Army, NFSS For Rescuing 17 Kidnapped Passengers In Kogi
News

Survivors Hail Army, NFSS For Rescuing 17 Kidnapped Passengers In Kogi

September 11, 2025
Police Begin Manhunt For Killers Of Three Officers, Two Vigilante In Kogi
Crime

Police Begin Manhunt For Killers Of Three Officers, Two Vigilante In Kogi

September 10, 2025
Bandits Kill 7 Persons In Katsina
Crime

Kogi Police Command Confirms killing Of Three Officers By Gunmen

September 10, 2025
Next Post
Hardship : LASG Extends Work-From-Home Policy By Three Months

Sanwo -olu Unveils 2025 N3trillion Budget Estimates For Lagos

22nd Edition Of National Sports Festival Now To Hold January 2025  –  FG

15,000 Athletes To Participate In 2024 Gateway Games - Olopade

Trump Pick As Attorney General, Matt Gaetz Rejects Appointment

Trump Pick As Attorney General, Matt Gaetz Rejects Appointment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

2023 : South-East/Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

3 years ago

Security Agencies Get Buhari’s Nod To Deal With Perpetrators Of Political Violence

3 years ago

Athlete, Sports Administrator, Brown Ebewele is dead

4 years ago

Emir of Jama ‘are dies at 92

4 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN cement Court Dangote death dies drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

Dangote Industries Ltd. Expresses Readiness To Sponsor 2025 Abuja Trade Fair

Kogi, Hunan Partnership Agreement Implementation Commences With Agric Exchange Programme

NUPENG, PENGASSAN Supporters Carpet Zik Gbemre’s Over Recent Statements, Says He’s Uninformed’

How NDLEA Arrested Indian Man For Importing N3.9billion Tramadol Into Nigeria

Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kogi

2027 : Former Southern Legislators Endorse Tinubu At Abeokuta Summit

Trending

President Tinubu Cuts Short Vacation Trip To France, Returns To Abuja Tomorrow, September 16
National

President Tinubu Cuts Short Vacation Trip To France, Returns To Abuja Tomorrow, September 16

by Vital News
September 15, 2025
0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja...

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta,  Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta, Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support

September 15, 2025
How Our Refinery Ended 50 Years Of Fuel Queues In Nigeria – Dangote

How Our Refinery Ended 50 Years Of Fuel Queues In Nigeria – Dangote

September 15, 2025
Dangote Industries Ltd. Expresses Readiness To Sponsor 2025 Abuja Trade Fair

Dangote Industries Ltd. Expresses Readiness To Sponsor 2025 Abuja Trade Fair

September 15, 2025
Kogi, Hunan Partnership Agreement Implementation Commences With Agric Exchange Programme

Kogi, Hunan Partnership Agreement Implementation Commences With Agric Exchange Programme

September 15, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • President Tinubu Cuts Short Vacation Trip To France, Returns To Abuja Tomorrow, September 16 September 15, 2025
  • FG Approves Establishment Of Appeal Court In Abeokuta, Abiodun Assures Judicial Officers Of Support September 15, 2025
  • How Our Refinery Ended 50 Years Of Fuel Queues In Nigeria – Dangote September 15, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In