343 Boko Haram Terrorists Neutralised Under Two Months– Army

…Discovers 61 Illegal Refining Site In Nigeria Delta, Recover Over 1 Million Litres Of Crude Oil

Matthew Ogune, Abuja

THE Armed Forces of Nigeria yesterday disclosed that they neutralised about 343 Boko Haram terrorist in major operations they conducted across the country from 18 March to 5 May 2020.

Coordinator of the Defense Media Operations, Major General John Enenche who disclosed this in Abuja during a press conference, said the achievement was a joint effort of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies of the country.

Enenche added that the force also deleted over 153 bandits in the North West and North Central parts of the Country amongst other successes recorded.

The General further disclosed that: “Cumulatively, a total of Sixty One (61) illegal refining sites were discovered during Anti-Crude Oil/Anti-Illegal Bunkering Operations in the Niger Delta Region”

“In all, a total of Four thousand Four Hundred and Sixty-Five barrels (4,464.8) and One Million, Seven Hundred and Eighty-One (1,781,000) Litres of Crude Oil were recovered.

“Also recovered were One Million, Seven Hundred and Fifty-Six Thousand, Nine Hundred (1,756,900) Litres of AGO, One Hundred and Sixteen Thousand, Five Hundred (116,000) Litres of DPK, and Eleven Thousand, Seven Hundred and Fifty (11,750) Litres of PMS.”

He said that, during the Swamp Boogie operations, several refining ovens, receivers, surface metal storage tanks/drums, coolers and dugout pits were deactivated and immobilized.

Enenche continued: “Furthermore, human and technical intelligence confirmed that between January and March 2020, 18 BHT/ISWAP leaders were killed due to our ground and air offensives against their settlements and hideouts.

“Adding to the most recent one killed between 18 March – 5 May 2020, 19 BHT/ISWAP leaders are confirmed killed by our gallant troops.

“From our operations within the period reviewed, it is obvious that the Armed Forces of Nigeria is winning the war against the enemies of our great country. Consequently, the Armed Forces of Nigeria will remain resolute and highly committed to end the insurgency in the country.”

Enenche said that, a total of 17 kidnapped victims were rescued and united with their families adding that 146 bandits were neutralized in Katsina and Zamfara States.

He maintained that within the same period, troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI recovered several arms and ammunition among other equipment, saying: “Our agile troops also rescued 922 Rustled Cattles and 446 sheep. However, 4 soldiers paid the supreme prize.”

The General promised that the force will sustain the offensive and will not relent until peace is restored to every troubled region of our beloved Country.

He added: “The general public is also assured of the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to protect the economic assets of Nigeria”

“The High Command of the Nigerian Military wishes to thank the general public for their support and further solicit their cooperation towards providing credible and timely information that will facilitate proactive engagements in our operations.”