He urged the public to continue reporting suspicious activities and crimes to the nearest police station.
Together, we will make Taraba a safe environment for all,” Mr Uwa said.
Mr Osaba said the troops positioned themselves tactically along the terrorists’ path of movement and engaged them.
The army said in a statement on Monday that the operations were held in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers.
“In a shootout that lasted for hours, the gallant troops subdued the criminal elements with superior firepower, thereby neutralising seven of the terrorists,” the army said.
Mr Zhakom said that several types of arms and ammunition were equally recovered during the one-week raid.
He also urged members of the public to remain vigilant.
The CP also revealed that the Kano Police Command rescued four kidnap victims and two human trafficking victims.
Troops of the I Division Nigerian Army have neutralised four insurgents while others escaped with gunshot wounds.
He said that the successful mission also resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles.
