In a fresh offensive against Boko Haram and Lakurawa terrorists, Nigerian military troops have killed 88 suspects and arrested more than 200 others within the past week.
Major General Edward Buba, spokesperson for Defence Media Operations (DMO), disclosed this on Thursday, noting significant progress in recent military operations.
The recent campaign also saw 40 suspects apprehended for oil theft and 181 kidnapped hostages successfully rescued.
The military, according to Buba, is adapting its approach to ensure the complete destruction of these groups, while troops remain deployed in significant numbers to provide additional security for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State, slated for November 16, 2024.
General Buba said, “Indeed, troops’ presence is to ensure security of citizens enabling them to cast their votes without any form of harassment or intimidation, while keeping mischief makers at bay. The NAF is already engaged in flying sensitive electoral…