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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Monday that its operations against terrorism have continued to yield positive results, with the bombardment of terrorists’ strongholds across the north-east part of the country, killing 20 terrorists.
The bombardment, carried out alongside the United States Africa Command, resulted in the elimination of more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters, according to the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba.
Gen. Uba, in a statement, said the ongoing operations are a follow-up to the neutralisation of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and form part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist networks, remove them from the battlefield and deny the terrorists any safe haven within Nigeria.
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Uba’s statement read: “The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in close coordination with United States Africa Command, wish to update the general public on the continuation of coordinated operations against ISIS militants across the North East Nigeria, with additional air strike operations successfully executed in the general area of Metele.
“Following observed convergence and migration of terrorist elements, multiple air strikes were conducted resulting in the elimination of more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters. The ongoing operations follow the neutralisation of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and are part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist networks, remove them from the battlefield and deny the terrorists any safe haven within Nigeria.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue to aggressively defend the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the nation. Terrorists who threaten our citizens, communities and national stability will be located and defeated.
“There will be no safe haven for all terrorists anywhere in Nigeria.”
