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Nigerian Army Neutralizes 212 Criminals, Arrests 252 in Two Weeks, Defense Spokesperson Says
Nigerian Army Neutralizes 212 Criminals, Arrests 252 in Two Weeks, Defense Spokesperson Says
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In recent years, Nigeria has been suffering from insecurity due to the Boko Haram* insurgency and other extremist groups and has been struggling with... 28.03.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Nigerian army neutralized 212 criminals and arrested 252 in two weeks, the country's Director of Defense Media Operations Major General Edward Buba said.A total of 29 oil thieves were arrested, and 244 kidnapped victims were rescued by the military, Major General Edward Buba noted, adding that 223 weapons and 2,756 pieces of ammunition were recovered by the troops.Buba also highlighted that the military in the Niger Delta area recovered 944,700 litres of stolen crude oil, 171,060 litres of illegally refined diesel and 1,500 litres of kerosene.The security situation in Nigeria has been challenging in recent years, with various security threats such as the Boko Haram insurgency and other extremist groups, as well as incidents of kidnapping for ransom and widespread criminal looting.* A terrorist organization banned in Russia and many other states.
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Nigerian Army Neutralizes 212 Criminals, Arrests 252 in Two Weeks, Defense Spokesperson Says
15:54 28.03.2024 (Updated: 15:42 29.03.2024) In recent years, Nigeria has been suffering from insecurity due to the Boko Haram* insurgency and other extremist groups and has been struggling with kidnapping for ransom and widespread criminal looting.
Nigerian army neutralized 212 criminals and arrested 252 in two weeks, the country's Director of Defense Media Operations Major General Edward Buba said.
A total of 29 oil thieves were arrested, and 244 kidnapped victims were rescued by the military, Major General Edward Buba noted, adding that 223 weapons and 2,756 pieces of ammunition were recovered by the troops.
Buba also highlighted that the
military in the Niger Delta area recovered 944,700 litres of stolen crude oil, 171,060 litres of illegally refined diesel and 1,500 litres of kerosene.
"The troops also discovered and destroyed 102 dugout pits, 41 boats, 36 storage tanks and 8 vehicles. Other items recovered incl 39 cooking ovens, 6 pumping machines and 61 illegal refining sites," he said.
The security situation in Nigeria has been challenging in recent years, with various security threats such as the Boko Haram insurgency and other extremist groups, as well as incidents of
kidnapping for ransom and widespread criminal looting.
* A terrorist organization banned in Russia and many other states.
