The Nigerian Armed Forces report that its troops have killed 869 criminals and rescued 321 kidnap victims, Daily Times gathered.
The feat was achieved in various operations carried out by the armed forces within the third quarter of the year (July to September).
This information was disclosed through the spokesman of the Armed Forces, Major General John Enenche, while reviewing the Q3 (July 1 and September 30) efforts of the Nigerian Armed Forces. He also said troops recovered 9,040,300 litres of stolen AGO and 33, 500.00 litres of DPK during various clearance operations.
According to the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, 1,708 other criminals were arrested in connection with various crimes while a large cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered.
Major Enenche said the results from the various operations during those time is indicative that the military is winning the war against the enemies of the country.
“The efforts and sacrifices of the gallant officers and men of the Military as well as other security agencies that conduct these operations have been progressive. It thus behooves on us to keep the Public abreast of our unrelenting and committed efforts in the various theatres of operation,” Major Enenche said.
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