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Insecurity: Military eliminates 187 terrorists, apprehends 183 others in 1 week
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reported that in the past week, troops have eliminated 187 terrorists, captured 183, and rescued 109 hostages in various operations nationwide.
Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed this in Abuja on Thursday during a press briefing about the military’s activities across the country.
According to Buba, the troops seized 128 assorted weapons and 3,300 rounds of ammunition, including 80 AK-47 rifles and 15 locally made guns. They also recovered 1,941 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo and 729 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammo, among others.
In the North East, Operation Hadin Kai troops carried out successful operations in Borno, neutralizing 97 terrorists, arresting 45 suspects, rescuing 21 hostages, and recovering 47 AK-47 rifles and 15 fabricated rifles, among other items. Between July 3 and July 9, 832 terrorists surrendered, including 88 adult males, 256 adult females, and 488 children.
In the North Central, Operation Safe Haven troops conducted patrols, raids, and counter/anti-kidnapping operations in Plateau and Kaduna States, neutralizing 11 insurgents, arresting 29 extremists, rescuing 20 hostages, and recovering arms and ammunition.
Operation Whirl Stroke troops also had successful operations, arresting violent extremists in Nasarawa State and AMAC Abuja, and conducting operations in various Local Government Areas in Taraba and Benue. They neutralized four terrorists, arrested 21 extremists, and rescued 11 hostages, recovering various weapons and ammunition.
In the North West, Operation Hadarin Daji troops neutralized 47 terrorists, arrested 17, and rescued 33 hostages, recovering weapons and ammunition. Operation Whirl Punch troops neutralized 21 terrorists, arrested 23 suspects, and rescued 22 hostages in one week, recovering additional weapons and ammunition.
In the South-South, Operation Delta Safe troops continued their offensive against crude oil thieves, destroying illegal refining sites and recovering stolen products. They arrested violent extremists in various Local Government Areas in Edo and Akwa Ibom, recovering over a million liters of stolen crude oil, other refined products, and various equipment, and apprehending 43 suspected oil thieves and extremists.
In the South East, Operation UDO KA troops neutralized four terrorists, arrested eight extremists, and rescued two hostages, recovering various weapons and ammunition. In the South West, Operation AWATSE troops neutralized three terrorists, arrested 10 extremists, and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
All recovered items, arrested suspects, and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authorities for further action.
The Federal Government has announced the closure of the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks to carry out essential asphalt resurfacing work.
Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, shared this information in a statement on Saturday. She noted that the resurfacing project is set to begin on Friday, September 20, at 7:00 a.m., and will continue until November 20.
Due to the closure, drivers will need to follow detours and alternative routes. Kesha advised that motorists traveling to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue should utilize the service lane at Alaka to connect to Costain and access the Eko Bridge.
She explained that some sections of the bridge will be fully closed while others will have partial access.
“This important project aims to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience for motorists,” she stated. The work will involve milling the existing asphalt and laying down new asphalt on both the bridge and ramps to address wear and tear and create a smoother, safer roadway.
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Akinwale Sarafadeen Adeyemi as the new Chairman of the Governing Council for Osun State College of Education in Ila-Orangun.
The announcement was made in a statement on Friday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed. The statement described Adeyemi as an experienced educationist and noted that he will succeed Peter Babalola, the former chairman, who was dismissed by the state government earlier this month.
Babalola, who was also a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, faced suspension from his local ward in Irewole due to public criticism over alleged financial misconduct before his removal.
The statement highlighted, “Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved the appointment of Mr. Akinwale Sarafa Adeyemi, a seasoned educationist, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun. Mr. Adeyemi replaces Dr. Peter Babalola, who resigned following a controversial term at the college.”
Adeyemi holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Education from the University of Ibadan and is a retired principal of the Federal Girls College in Ipetumodu. His swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday at the EXCO lounge.
The police have reported that their operatives apprehended political thugs and seized firearms during overnight operations in Edo State, where the governorship election is taking place today, Saturday.
They also vowed to address illegal weapons possession and prevent any disruptions to the electoral process in the state.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, shared this information in a statement on Friday night, along with images of the recovered firearms.
He identified the arrested individuals as Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters in Igara Akoko, Edo.
“The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in combating electoral violence in Edo State with the arrests of Edwin Obanor, 43, and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member,” the statement noted.
According to DAILY POST, residents of Edo State will be voting for a new governor today, September 21, 2024, who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki after his eight-year term ends.
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