In a major success against crime and terrorism, the Defence Headquarters announced the arrest of infamous gunrunner Timothy Yusuf and his son, Timothy Obadiah, alongside the neutralization of 79 terrorists across the country.
These achievements underscore the military’s relentless efforts to dismantle criminal networks threatening national security.
Arrest of Gunrunner and Son:
The military, in a targeted operation, apprehended Timothy Yusuf and his son in connection with the illegal arms trade.
According to Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, outgoing Director of Defence Media Operations, their arrest is a significant blow to the supply chain of weapons fueling terrorism and criminal activities across Nigeria.
Neutralization of Terrorists and Arrest of Criminal Kingpins:
Maj. Gen. Edward highlighted the killing of Abu Mosaje, a notorious terrorist commander and arms dealer, in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
In Kaduna State, troops also captured Babangida Gora Usman, a wanted kidnap kingpin.
The military’s operations last week led to:
79 terrorists neutralized
224 suspects arrested
67 kidnapped hostages rescued
28 oil thieves apprehended
Crackdown on Illegal Oil Activities:
In the South-South region, operations targeted oil theft and illegal refining. Troops destroyed:
215 crude oil cooking ovens
62 storage tanks
42 illegal refining sites
Recovered items included 842,685 liters of stolen crude oil and 12,340 liters of illegally refined diesel.
Seizure of Weapons and Ammunition:
In addition to the arrests, troops recovered an extensive cache of arms and ammunition, including:
104 firearms (53 AK47 rifles, 25 fabricated rifles, 11 Dane guns, etc.)
Over 1,900 rounds of ammunition
4 IEDs and 7 RPG bombs
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