December 09, (THEWILL) – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 20 policemen abducted by terrorists in Buni Yadi, Yobe state.
The acting director of Defence Media Operations, Brigadier-General Benard Onyeuko said this during a media briefing at the defence headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.
According to him, the troops recorded the feat during various operations in the past two weeks.
“Cumulatively, a total 62 terrorist elements were neutralized and 28 of them were arrested, while 54 assorted arms and 144 rounds of the different calibre of ammunition were recovered.
“Also, a total of 101 rustled livestock were recovered and 20 kidnapped NPF personnel, who were abducted when the terrorists attacked the Police Division, were rescued by own troops at Buni Yadi within the period,” he said in a statement.
He explained that some terrorists and their families in the area surrendered as the troops continued to battle the insurgents.
“A total of 192 terrorists and their families comprising 51 adult males, 67 adult females and 74 children surrendered to own troops within the period. The surrendered terrorists were properly profiled and handed over to appropriate authorities for necessary actions,” he added.
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