. CDS applauds troops’ commitment to defending Nigeria
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that following sustained land, air and sea offensives by the military against criminal elements in all theatres of operations by gallant Nigerian troops in the last one week, 69 terrorists were neutralised in gunfights and air interdiction, over 360 kidnapped victims rescued while 49 suspects were arrested.
DHQ also noted that during the operations against economic saboteurs, three reactivated illegal refinery sites were discovered and dismantled. At the same time, a total of 251,600 litres of stolen crude were recovered, and 12 dug-out pits for storage were destroyed.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended troops across all theatres of operation for their discipline, resilience and unwavering commitment to the defence of the nation.
