The Nigerian military has continued its onslaught against criminal elements across the country.
According to the military high command, about 59 criminals have been killed by Nigeria security personnel across the country’s six geopolitical zones.
The military also said 137 suspected criminals were arrested in separate operations between July 17 and 28.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba.
He added that troops recovered oil worth N388 million from oil thieves within the period under review.
The statement read: “The Armed Forces of Nigeria is engaged in several operations across the six geopolitical zones to tackle the security challenges confronting the nation.
“As of 28 July 23, the military has neutralized 59 terrorists and arrested a total number of 88 criminals, ten kidnappers, 20 gunmen, and 19 suspected oil thefts. Troops have also rescued 88 kidnapped hostages.
“In the course of operations across the country, troops recovered a total number of 68 weapons and 1,364 ammunition. Troops recovered 26 AK47 rifles, one GPMG, 1 AKMS rifle, one FN rifle, four pump action, five pistols, and 19 Dane guns.
“Also, recovered are 1,083 rounds of 7.62mm special, 228 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 14 rounds 5.56 x 45mm, 15 fully loaded AK47 magazines, nine rounds of 9mm ammo, and the sum of N41,915.00 only, and CFA 49,000.
“Others include 323,650 litres of stolen crude oil, 128,700 litres of illegally refined AGO, and 4,000 litres of DPK. While an estimated sum of N388,441,660.00 was denied the oil thefts.”
