Troops rescue 20 police officers abducted by terrorists

The military added that the police personnel were abducted when terrorists attacked a police station at Buni Yadi in Yobe state.

The acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brigadier General Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this on Thursday while giving an update on the activities of the troops between November 25 and December 9. He also said a total of 62 terrorists were killed, 28 arrested, and 54 arms and 144 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the terrorists.

He said, “Cumulatively, a total 62 terrorist elements were neutralized and 28 of them were arrested, while 54 assorted arms and 144 rounds of different calibre of ammunitions were recovered. Also, a total of 101 rustled livestock were recovered and 20 kidnapped NPF personnel, who were abducted when the terrorists attacked the Police Division, were rescued by own troops at Buni Yadi within the period.

Onyeuko also disclosed that no fewer than 75 bandits were killed by troops of Operation Thunder Strike.He said, “On 3 December 2021, following credible intelligence report and after careful aerial surveillance revealed activities of armed bandits east of Rijana village along Abuja – Kaduna Highway.

Later they will say police is brutalizing them.😂

These is great news ,the police men who risk their lives saving us have been saved by the military ,they can now quietly go home to their family

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