The Nigerian military have killed over 70 suspected terrorists in counterinsurgency operations in the North-East region and rescued two more of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted in April 2014.
Over 150 other civilians have also beenrescued during recent operations in the northeast, according to the military.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists about the operations of the military in the last two weeks.
Musa said more than 140 terrorists were also arrested during the period, with several weapons including improvised explosive devices recovered.
According to the defence spokesman, over 500 members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) have surrendered to the military.
“Troops equally neutralized 40 terrorists, and arrested 25 terrorists as well as eight terrorist logistics suppliers. Troops also rescued 131 abducted civilians while a total of 510 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province terrorists and members of their families, comprising 54 adult males, 164 adult female and 292 children surrendered to troops at different locations within the theatre of operations,” Danmadami stated.
“All recovered items, and apprehended suspects have been handed over to the relevant authority for further action. Equally, the rescued terrorists escapees and members of their families were profiled and given medical attention, while the surrendered terrorists and members of their families are also being profiled for further action.”
