The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has neutralized over 10,937 terrorists, arrested 12,538 and rescued 7,063 hostages. as troops recovered 8,815 weapons, 228,004 ammunitions and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over #68 bn (N68,453,376,040.00) only. during year 2024.
Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who made the disclosure during the year 2024 scorecard in Abuja explained that troops have killed over 1,000 notable terrorist leaders, commanders, and combatants, achieving significant milestones in the fight to restore peace and stability across the country.
General Buba said over the last 12 months, troops were confronted by several threats across the country ranging from armed banditry, kidnapping for ransom, crude oil theft, violent extremism, insurgency as well as terrorism among others. Several of these threats adversely affected innocent citizens and disrupted peace and security in the country.
General Buba, noted that notable terrorist figures such as Dutse Mainasara Idda, Mallam Saleh Umaru, Mohammed Amadu, Chinemerem (aka Bam Bam), Jeremiah Uzuoma (aka Escoba), Tochukwu Awo (aka Ojoto), and Egwuatu were among those eliminated.
While the military remains resolute in its mission, the Director of Defence Media Operations reiterated the need for citizens’ support to sustain the momentum. “The war is not for the armed forces alone but for all citizens.
Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director, DMO
