The Defence Headquarters on Saturday said troops rescued 36 abducted persons and killed several terrorists in fresh operations across the country.
The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday on the military operations conducted between August 31 and September 3.
He said the operations targeted terrorists, kidnappers, arms traffickers, criminal networks and secessionist elements across various theatres.
Onoja said troops of Operation HADIN KAI sustained counter-terrorism operations in Borno and Yobe states, killing terrorists and disrupting their logistics networks.
He said troops killed one terrorist on September 1 after detonating an improvised explosive device along the Miyanti-Banki Junction main supply route in Bama, Borno State.
He said another terrorist was killed during an encounter at Lamusuri Crossing Point in Gujba, Yobe State, with a rifle and ammunition recovered.
Onoja said troops also intercepted a terrorist escapee around Sabsawa, Bama, on August 31, after he fled captivity due to hunger and hardship.
He said troops arrested a suspect in Konduga for conveying foodstuffs allegedly destined for a terrorist enclave in Bama.
According to him, troops also arrested a suspected former terrorist fighter turned informant at Damasak, Mobbar, on September 1.
He said several terrorist fighters surrendered between September 1 and 2, while suspected logistics suppliers, informants and spies were arrested.
Onoja said 21 women and children surrendered to troops at Mafa, Dikwa, on September 2, following clashes between rival terrorist factions.
He added that another terrorist escapee was intercepted near Amuda Bridge, Gwoza, while a suspected terrorist spy was arrested along Kauwa-Kukawa Road.
Onoja said troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA sustained offensive operations against terrorists and kidnappers across Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara states.
He said troops killed two terrorist kingpins and wounded another during a raid on suspected hideouts at Kogo, Matazu, Katsina, on August 31.
He said troops intercepted a vehicle at Kadage, Giwa, Kaduna State, on September 2, containing 793 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack of grain.
He said one fleeing suspect was killed during the operation.
Onoja said troops also ambushed terrorists riding motorcycles at Kwanar Jolof along the Shinkafi-Zurmi axis in Zamfara.
He said troops recovered an RPG launcher, rifle, ammunition and other items, while several terrorists were killed.