No fewer than 74 terrorist bodies were recovered by the Nigerian Army following intensified operations that led to their killing in the North-East.
The Defence Headquarters said troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed several terrorists and foiled what it described as a complex drone-assisted attack during the operations.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja while giving updates on military operations from March 13 to March 19.
He said follow-up exploitation operations led to the recovery of 74 terrorist bodies and a cache of arms, including 38 AK-47 rifles, three PKT machine guns, and an RPG tube.
Onoja said the troops also repelled “a major terrorist assault in Mallam Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area of Borno,” killing dozens of fighters, including senior commanders.
“Troops also thwarted multiple infiltration attempts across Bama, Gujba, and Kaga local government areas, while key logistics suppliers and informants were arrested.
“Coordinated air and ground operations also repelled attacks in Baga, Damboa, Buratai, and Njimtilo, degrading ISWAP capabilities,” he said.
