Troops’ fire-power overwhelms terrorists as 974 killed in one month, DHQ urges celebrate Nigerian challenge

Relying on its superior fire power, the Nigerian gallant troops in the various theatres of operation eliminated over 974 terrorists in February.

The armed forces of Nigeria have disclosed, adding that is determined to end terrorism and insecurity across the country and is therefore taking concrete steps in the direction.

Speaking during a press briefing on the achievements of the Nigerian troops engaged in the war against terrorists at the various theaters of operation platform, the Director of Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba the armed forces are set to eliminate all threats to citizens’ safety and security.

Speaking in a similar vein, Buba urged Nigerians to celebrate the Nigeria challenge rather than hype it. Hear him, “We can all begin in making Nigeria great again, by taking on the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge. I therefore throw open the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge”.

According to Buba, “troops conducted synchronised strikes between the ground and air forces on terrorist enclaves killing significant number of them”.

The DMO Director emphasized, “It is possible to say with significant certainty that these strikes have had significant impacted on the terrorist adversely.

“For us, creating a safer environment for citizens translates to eliminating all threat hindering the safety and security of citizens.

“The focus of the armed forces is to conduct its operations in support of national security interest. Consequently, in February troops recorded significant successes in theatres across the 6 geopolitical zero new of the country.

“It is important to state that, in February 2024, troops recorded the following: neutralized 974 terrorists, arrested 621 of them and rescued 466 kidnapped hostages”.

With the same fighting spirit, the gallant troops recovered 1,573 assorted weapons, 23,345 assorted ammunitions and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over #8 bn (N8,006,996,894.00) only.

In the month reference a breakdown of troops’ successes include and is not limited to the following: 640 AK47 rifles, 248 locally fabricated guns, 93 pump action guns, 168 dane guns, 15,120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 6,102 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 512 rounds of 9mm and 2,132 live cartridges.

Others are 8,993,245 litres of stolen crude oil, 1,062,635 litres of illegally refined AGO, 18,950 litres of DPK and 45,950 litres of PMS amongst other item.

The armed forces urged the terrorists to surrender or have themselves to regret. “Certainly, if these terrorist groups don’t come to the table in peace, the armed forces will continue to punish them with overwhelming military force.

“It would be recalled that we recently took delivery of additional air platform to further enhance our lethal capabilities”, the DMO spokesman sounded.

“Contrary to the opinion of some, troops are making significant strides and recording notable successes in operations across the country. Though it might not seem so to some, the fact remains remarkable progress is being made.

“Overall, I urge citizens to endure today’s pain for our tomorrow’s gain. We should take solace in knowing that, it is all in a bit to make Nigeria great again”.