Ms Edet said the suspects engaged security personnel in a gun duel.
Mr Onoja said the operations significantly degraded criminal capabilities.
Mr Uba said the terrorists suffered heavy casualties during the encounter.
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He said the suspects were apprehended at Budo Mosalasi, Saki area of Oyo State.
According to her, five suspects have been apprehended in connection with the shipment.
Mr Edafe said arms, ammunition, cartridges, laptops, and mobile phones were recovered from the suspects during the period.
The Nigerian military said it killed 2,245 terrorists and apprehended 3,682 terrorists and criminal elements between April and June.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of a comprehensive investigation,” said the police.
“Troops also came in contact with the terrorists who fled into the nearby bushes with gunshot wounds due to superior firepower.”
