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Nigeria’s security agencies engaged in 7,062 operations, killed 1,487 terrorists in two months – ONSA
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Nigeria’s security agencies engaged in 7,062 operations, killed 1,487 terrorists in two months – ONSA

Nigeria's Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) reported that security agencies carried out 7,062 operations between July and August, resulting in the killing of 1,487 terrorists, the rescue of 777 kidnapped individuals, and the arrest of 354 suspects. These operations were described as part of an intelligence-driven and coordinated strategy to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and arms trafficking. The Nigeria Police Force arrested 1,334 suspects and rescued 383 hostages during this period, recovering 175 firearms and over 3,790 rounds of ammunition. Other agencies such as the State Security Services and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons also contributed significantly, destroying thousands of illicit weapons. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted 2,298 operations, leading to the seizure of nearly 54,000 kg of illegal drugs and the freezing of over ₦9.8 billion in cartel-linked accounts.

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Nigeria’s security agencies engaged in 7,062 operations, killed 1,487 terrorists in two months – ONSA

Nigeria's Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) reported that security agencies carried out 7,062 operations between July and August, resulting in the killing of 1,487 terrorists, the rescue of 777 kidnapped individuals, and the arrest of 354 suspects. These operations were described as part of an intelligence-driven and coordinated strategy to combat terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and arms trafficking. The Nigeria Police Force arrested 1,334 suspects and rescued 383 hostages during this period, recovering 175 firearms and over 3,790 rounds of ammunition. Other agencies such as the State Security Services and the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons also contributed significantly, destroying thousands of illicit weapons. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency conducted 2,298 operations, leading to the seizure of nearly 54,000 kg of illegal drugs and the freezing of over ₦9.8 billion in cartel-linked accounts.

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