Nigeria takes out 140 terrorists and gang members in a week

In Nigeria, operations against terrorist groups Boko Haram and ISWAP (the West African branch of ISIS) resulted in the neutralization of 140 individuals over the course of one week. Edward Buba, the Director of Media Operations for the Nigerian Defense Ministry, provided this information at a weekly press briefing, highlighting the country’s ongoing battle against escalating security challenges.

Buba stated that the operations took place across various regions, leading to the deaths of 140 terrorists and gang members, while 135 were captured. Additionally, 76 individuals held for ransom were rescued.

Nigeria has long faced threats from armed gangs, as well as attacks from Boko Haram and ISWAP, despite the death penalty for kidnapping crimes. Armed groups typically target villages, schools, and travelers in the northern parts of the country to demand ransoms.

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