Defence Headquarters said troops of 7 Guards Battalion and 167 Special Force Battalion in conjunction with the air component of Operation Whirl Punch has successfully neutralised about 30 terrorists in a clearance patrol around Bwari general area between 24 – 26 July 2022.
Director Defence, Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General Benard Onyeuko, stated this on Thursday during the bi-weekly briefing on troops activities and operational successes being recorded in the various operational theaters of the six geo-political zones of the country.
He said the troops clear Kawu and Ido villages and destroyed the terrorists enclave and hide out. Onyeuko, said ground troops also recovered 6 x motorcycles, 2 x AK47 rifles, 1 x fully loaded LMG magazine amongst others during mob up.
Onyeuko said the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies re-assured Nigerians of its commitment and pact with all Nigerians.
“With the recent operations carried ouy from 23 July we wish to assure residents of FCT, Abuja, in particular that we are undaunted and unrelenting in our efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties. People should go about their normal business as their safety is guaranteed,” Onyeuko said.
He solicited for the support and cooperation of all Nigerians, adding as security is everybody’s business.
Onyeuko encouraged citizens to report any unusual persons in their community to security agencies.
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