The Defence Headquarters reported that troops have killed at least 96 terrorists during operations in northern Nigeria. Additionally, 227 suspects were apprehended, including a terrorist commander named Usman Maisaje.
In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward said Maisaje was a close associate of a wanted high-profile terrorist leader known as Kachalla Boka.
He added that the suspect was cooperating and providing troops with much-needed intelligence for further operations.
Buba said, “During the week, troops neutralised 96, arrested 227 persons, and rescued 157 kidnapped hostages.
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