Mr Onoja said troops also dismantled illegal refinery sites.
According to him, the military is fully aware of the anxiety faced by the families of the victims.
Mr Shettima acknowledged the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers and other security agencies.
The DHQ urged the media to adopt the new designation.
The CDS commended the NIA boss for his exemplary leadership and commitment to national service.
NAF said Monday it killed several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province terrorists in airstrikes in the Tumbuns on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno.
The defence chief said the successes recorded by Nigerian forces since 2015 has been this approach to counterterrorism.
