Military, police kill 8,034 terrorists, rescue 7,967 hostages in 2024 – ONSA
The combined efforts of the military, the police, and other security forces led to the killing of 8,034 terrorists, the arrest of 11,623 suspected terrorists, and the rescue of 7,967 kidnap victims in 2024.
Their efforts also resulted in the recovery of 10,200 weapons and 224,709 ammunition from terrorists and other non-state actors.
The office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) announced this on Monday during a press briefing by Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee (SCIPC) in Abuja.
Reading the speech of the briefing, the Director of Legal Services in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Zakari Mijinyawa, said 30,313 suspected criminals were arrested, while 1,438 stolen vehicle were recovered from criminals within the year.
Mijinyawa said efforts of the security forces in 2024 prevented oil theft valued at over 57 billion naira, and raised crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels per day, thereby aligning with the Presidential mandate of eradicating crude oil theft in the Niger Delta region.
He said the feat was made possible through the deployment of advanced naval assets, including personnel, helicopters, and UAVs, conducting surveillance and interdiction across the Niger Delta region.
Mijinyawa said: “Key successes from January to date include the seizure of illegal refinery sites, the recovery of stolen crude oil, and the disruption of oil bunkering activities. In August, the Navy seized nine nine illegal refinery sites and recovered large quantities of stolen oil.
“September saw the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of 19 illegal refinery sites, while October saw 23 illegal refinery sites dismantled. November’s efforts led to the dismantling of 27 refinery sites, the seizure of 75 wooden boats, and the arrest of 17 suspects.
“The Navy also rescued eight victims of human trafficking and apprehended eight stowaways.
“These actions have contributed to a rise in crude oil production, reaching 1.8 million barrels per day, aligning with the President’s mandate to eradicate crude oil theft.”
