The army said this in a statement by a spokesman for I Division, Musa Yahaya, on Monday.
In the South-West, he said troops of Operation AWATSE killed three terrorists and arrested 10 violent extremists, as well as recovered a cache of arms and ammunition.
Mr Aruwan said the coordinated ground and air strikes by the troops of Operation Whirl Punch successfully neutralised several bandits.
“Feedback after the strikes was also positive as it confirmed that the targets were neutralised and their mobility destroyed.”
He added that the troops recovered 72 assorted weapons and 338 assorted ammunition as well as rescued 80 kidnapped hostages during the week.
“During the operation, several bandits escaped with gunshot wounds.’’
“Two of the bandits were neutralised while others fled in disarray.’’
“The military will continue to deny the terrorists the ability to achieve their selfish objectives,’’ defence spokesman, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba (retd.)
Bamidele Alabi has taken office as the 41st General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna.
The Defence Headquarters said the Nigerian troops killed 11 terrorists on Saturday in Kaduna.
