The Defence Headquarters said
on Saturday in Abuja that 65 persons
suspected to be terrorists had been
apprehended by its Special Task Force
(STF).
A statement signed by Brig.-Gen. Chris
Olukolade, Director of Defence
Information, said the terrorists were
caught while attempting to infiltrate
Maiduguri as they fled their various
camps now under attack.
The statement said the arrest was a
continuation mission aimed at ridding
the nation's territories of all insurgent
activities.
According to the statement, a total of 11
vehicles, four tricycles and 24 GSM
handsets were also seized in the
process.
"All the suspects are in custody of the
Joint Task Force and are currently being
interrogated,'' it said.
The statement added that most of the
terrorists' camps were found to have
been deserted by fleeing insurgents
when STF troops stormed their occupied
localities.
"The facilities have now been occupied
by our troops,'' it said further.
The statement said further that, in
another development, troops have
engaged and dislodged elements of
insurgent groups who carried out the
May 7 attacks on citizens in localities
such as Gamboru ward.
It said a total of 10 suspected terrorists
were confirmed dead during the
operation while weapons such as
rocket-propelled grenade launchers,
assorted ammunition and rifle
magazines were recovered.
The statement also said some of the
fleeing insurgents from various camps
have been noted to be in search of fuel
from neighbouring communities.
"Citizens are advised to report to the STF
any group of persons roaming around
the local communities with large
quantities of containers in search of
fuel.
"The advancement of troops is
continuing on all fronts as scheduled,'' it
added.
The statement said the Defence
Headquarters had further enjoined the
troops to sustain the intensity of the
operations.(NAN)
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