92 terrorists killed, 111 arrested in one week – DHQ

Also, troops recovered 117 assorted weapons including 58 AK47 rifles, 21 locally fabricated guns, 26 dane guns, 7 pump action guns, 4 PKT guns, 2 GPMGs, one QJC W85 gun, one HK 21 gun, one M60 MG, 11 RPG bombs, 2 RPG tubes and one fabricated 60mm mortar and 2,939  ammunition.

The elimination of the terrorists followed fierce battles across the theatres of operations in the country.

Major General Markus Kangye, Director Media Operations disclosed these in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He said that the success result was achieved between 27 February and 6 March 2025.

His words, “between 27 February – 6 March 2025, a total of 92 terrorists were neutralized while 111 suspected others were arrested.

“Between 25 February – 5 March 2025, troops of the Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI in conjunction with Hybrid Forces, conducted offensive operations including ambushes, fighting patrols and clearance operations in Bama, Gwoza, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala, Kukawa and Mafa Local Government Areas of Borno State as well as Gujba LGA of Yobe State. During the operations, over 25 terrorists were neutralized including a terrorists Commander Abba Alai (Amirul Khalid of Alafa).”

According to him, “During the week under review, land component of the Armed Forces conducted joint operations with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) team, security agencies and hybrid forces. These operations include; fighting and confidence building patrols, raids, ambushes and clearance as well as search and rescue operations.

In the cause of the operations, they neutralized several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. The air component also, conducted several close air support, armed reconnaissance patrols as well as air interdictionmissions.

For instance, between 27 February – 6 March 2025, a total of 92 terrorists were neutralized while 111 suspected others were arrested.”

General Kangye was unequivocal about the fact that, “The gallant men and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) will continue to carry out the constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and properties of all Nigerians in line with our rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct for Internal Security Operations.”