The Kano State Government has filed a fresh fraud charge against former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, his Commissioner for Local Government Murtala Garo, and two others – Lamin Sani and Muhammad Takai.
The charge sheet alleges criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, making false statements or return, and criminal misappropriation.
According to the charge sheet, the defendants are accused of mismanaging the 44 Local Government’s statutory allocations remitted to the State Joint Local Governments account from the Federation account.
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They are also accused of criminally diverting N57.4 billion through personal accounts of Local Government’s Cashiers and other personal and corporate accounts. Additionally, the state government alleges that they transferred the funds into dollars for their personal benefits.
The charge sheet further alleges that the defendants acquired several properties, including a service apartment in Dubai, a commercial apartment in Dubai, a multi-billion naira hotel in Abuja, filling stations in Kano, and other properties.
The state government has listed 143 witnesses to testify in the case, but no date has been fixed for the matter.
This is not the first time Ganduje has been accused of fraud. On April 4, the Kano government filed a suit against him, his wife, and six others, including his son, over alleged fraud.
On July 16, Ganduje and former commissioner for justice Musa Lawan were charged with criminal conspiracy and misappropriation.
The Kano government has accused Ganduje and Lawan of abuse of office. The case is ongoing.
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Fresh troubles for Ganduje as Kano govt files new charges against him, three others
Russia, China agree to strengthen coordination in use of space
Russia and China have agreed to strengthen coordination in the use and exploration of outer space, as well as ensuring the safety of such activities.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said this in a statement on Friday.
The statement added that the foreign ministries of Russia and China held consultations in Moscow on peaceful space issues.
During the consultations, a number of topics in the areas of the use and exploration of outer space for peaceful purposes, international legal regulation and ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of space activities were deliberated on.
Russia, China agree to strengthen coordination in use of space
Situation on petrol subsidy confusing
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has called for transparency and accountability in the oil and gas sector, urging the Federal Government to be honest with Nigerians regarding the payment of fuel subsidies.
The former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP said the ” back-and-forth” position of the Federal government on the removal of subsidy on premium motor spirit, popularly called petrol has thrown Nigerians into confusion, saying citizens of the country deserve to know the truth.
According Online reports that ongoing speculations and debates continue regarding whether the Federal government removed the subsidy on PMS as announced by President Bola Tinubu in May 2023.
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP, asserted in a post on X.com that the Federal Government was still covertly paying for the subsidy.
Speaking in a similar vein at his office in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Thursday, the former PDP Deputy National Chairman emphasised that Nigerians had the right to know the true state of affairs in the sector.
“The Federal Government needs to be transparent. One day, we’re told there’s a subsidy, and the next day, it’s gone—Nigerians deserve the truth.
“This constant back-and-forth is confusing. Where is the transparency? Who can we trust?” George questioned.
He also criticised the Federal Government’s decision to sell crude oil to Dangote’s refinery in naira, calling it disastrous for the country’s already volatile economy.
He said, “This decision to sell crude in naira is a ticking time bomb. Crude oil is our major income generator, bringing in foreign currency that bolsters our external reserves.”
“But now, our reserves are already depleted, and this policy could be the final nail in the coffin.”
Umahi worries over slow pace of work on Enugu-Onitsha road
Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi, has expressed sadness over the slow pace of work on the 107 km Enugu-Onitsha Highway being handled by RCC and Nigercat construction companies.
Umahi stated that the federal government’s review of the performance of all inherited ongoing and new road projects nationwide is part of efforts to alleviate the suffering of road users.
This directive came during a crucial meeting with MTN, which is funding the construction of the Enugu-Onitsha road dualization under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
The meeting, held at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, involved representatives from the Enugu State government and the two contractors handling the project under the Tax Credit scheme—RCC Ltd and Nigercat Ltd.
A statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji, and made available to TVN, highlighted Umahi’s concerns.
The Minister, while recalling that the Enugu-Onitsha dual carriageway is funded by MTN under the Tax Credit Scheme, expressed disappointment over the condition of the road under construction. He attributed the suffering of road users to a lack of commitment and sheer insensitivity from the contractors.
He said, “MTN has engaged two subcontractors, RCC Ltd and Nigercat Ltd. During my supervision of the project, I discovered that the binder course laid by Nigercat had failed. I directed that the binder course must be scarified and reinstated, as I knew it was inherited.
“I want to believe that it has been done,” he stated.
He continued, “Let me express my disappointment over the slow pace of work on that project. It’s one of the worst roads in this country. Everywhere we have diversions; the contractors have not even laid stones at the diversion points. As part of our Operation Free Our Roads, it is now a violation of policy by the controllers and directors of the Federal Ministry of Works if vehicles fall on any ongoing project or if there are potholes on our roads.”
“Last Sunday, I inspected that road with the Governor of Enugu State and saw the level of suffering at the Abakpa section where RCC Ltd was laying binder. About 3.5 km of the road was blocked, forcing everyone to use one carriageway, which is not even maintained.”
He lauded the Enugu State Government for their commitment to fund the construction of the 20 km Abakpa Junction to Akama (9th Mile) section of the Enugu-Onitsha road with rigid pavement and the construction of a flyover bridge at Abakpa Junction, to be refunded through MTN Tax Credit.
He expressed hope that MTN would continue with the construction of the second phase of the 107 km dualization project.
Umahi added, “The Enugu State Government is intervening because of the slow pace of work by the contractors and funding issues. The essence of the tax credit is to ensure funds are made available. Therefore, I do not see RCC keeping their promise to complete this project in six months. My advice to MTN is to consider finding another contractor in that area if they want the job done efficiently.”
He warned that contractors delaying projects are on their own, as the Federal Government, as a matter of policy, will not accept phased handovers of projects and has phased out VOP (Variation of Price) in contract administration.
Maintaining that contractors must adhere to the Renewed Hope agenda, Umahi stressed that they must maintain all roads they handle until fully completed and handed over to the Federal Government.
“It is better to get it finished. As a policy, we are not accepting phased handovers. You must complete your job before inspection. If it takes 10 years to finish your job, it is your responsibility to maintain the work that is failing,” he concluded.
Umahi worries over slow pace of work on Enugu-Onitsha road
Military killed 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages – DHQ
The Nigerian military said it eliminated in one week 108 terrorists and rescued 214 kidnapped hostages across the country.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Buba said troops also apprehended 204 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements and recovered 66 assorted weapons and 4,087 assorted ammunition, comprising one Dushku, one MG, two GPMGs, one RPG launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK56 rifle and 37 AK47 rifles.
He added that the troops also recovered four MRAPs, two GTs, three fabricated rifles, six Dane guns, three locally made pistols, six magazines, one bandolier and two HH radios.
Other weapons, according to him, are 313 rounds of 7.62mm PKT, 2,362 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 699 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 201 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm and 503 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm.
“Also recovered are nine live cartridges, one belted of NATO ammo, 19 vehicles, 44 motorcycles, three mobile phones and the sum of N4.9 million amongst other items,’’ he said.
In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, neutralised 47 terrorists, arrested 18 suspects and rescued 130 kidnappers’ hostages as well as recovery of cache of arms.
He said that a total of 622 terrorists comprising 90 adult males 182 adult females and 350 children surrendered to troops during the week within the theatre of operations.
Buba said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, had on Aug. 2 conducted an air interdiction at a newly uncovered BH/ISWAP terrorist’s hideout and IED factory in the Mandara Mountains.
According to him, the location was acquired and attacked with rockets and bombs. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were eliminated and the IED factory as well as their logistics destroyed.
In the North Central, he said the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke, neutralised 13 insurgents, apprehended 57 violent extremists and rescued 36 kidnapped hostages during the week.
In the North West, Buba said the troops of Hadarin Daji, neutralised 15 terrorists, arrested 22 terrorists and rescued 27 kidnapped hostages across Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States.
He said the air component conducted successful air interdiction missions at suspected terrorist kingpin, Kamilu Burazu’s enclave and newly uncovered terrorists’ hideout in Danmusa and Batsari Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
According to him, battle damage assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their structures as well as logistics were destroyed.
Under Operation Whirl Punch, Buba said the troops neutralised eight terrorists, arrested 22 suspects and rescued 12 kidnapped hostages in Kaduna, Niger and Kogi States.
He added that the air component eliminated several terrorists and destroyed the camp of a terrorists’ kingpin, Buhari in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In the South-South, Buba said the troops of Operation Delta Safe, recovered 1.13 million litres of stolen crude oil, and 228,770 litres of illegally refined AGO, as well as 100 litres of DPK and 20,000 litres of PMS.
He added that troops discovered and destroyed 487 dugout pits, 32 boats and 12 storage tanks as well as 71 cooking ovens, two speedboats, two pumping machines, and two HH radios.
According to him, troops also recovered 19 vehicles, 32 motorcycles, one tricycle, one wheelbarrow and destroyed 76 illegal refining sites.
He added that troops rescued five kidnapped hostages and apprehended 32 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists and also recovered 11 assorted weapons.
In the South East, Buba said that troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised five terrorists, arrested 12 violent extremists and rescued four kidnapped hostages.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,’’ he added.
NAN.
Why we asked Plateau youths to shun protest – Group
A group, Plateau Larger House, has advised youths in the state to shun the ongoing nationwide protests against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Michael Makwal, the Chairman of the group, gave the advice in Jos, the state capital, during a meeting with youths from across the 17 Local Government Areas.
DAILYPOST recalls that some hoodlums hijacked the nationwide protests in the state, turning them violent and exploiting the confusion to loot public and private assets in the Jos metropolis.
The situation led the state government to impose a 24-hour curfew on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.
Makwal stated that youths should instead support the government’s efforts to provide dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
“The forum comprises past leaders of the Plateau Youth Council (PYC); it has existed for over 30 years.
“Though an informal forum, it is our responsibility to mentor and nurture the younger generation to protect the sanctity and integrity of Plateau.
“We don’t want any protest that will disrupt the peaceful coexistence of our dear state, which is why we are calling on Plateau youths to shun the nationwide protests.
“Most peaceful protests often degenerate into a breakdown of law and order and, in some cases, destruction of lives and property.
“We have all witnessed how some miscreants hijacked the protests and looted shops in Jos North LGA,” he said.
Makwal called on Plateau citizens, irrespective of religious, political, and ethnic affiliations, to support the current administration to succeed.
“This government is doing its best to deliver on the dividends of democracy to the citizens, and our duty as citizens is to support the government to succeed.
“The time for politicking is over; this is the time for governance. We need to put our differences aside and give this government the maximum support and cooperation.
“We have no other state to run to, so we have a responsibility to protect Plateau’s integrity and sanctity,” he advised.
Regarding the forthcoming PYC elections, the chairman advised the youths to adhere to zoning arrangements and elect individuals with proven integrity to the various offices.
Why we asked Plateau youths to shun protest – Group
Scores killed in Benue community
No fewer than 30 people were reportedly killed in Ayati village in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State Thursday night.
Sources told journalists in a telephone chat on Friday that local bandits ans suspected armed herders unleashed terror on the village.
Ayati village is gradually becoming a slaughter slab in Ukum LGA.
Recall that the violent protest that led to the destruction of personal and government properties in the council a few weeks ago was as a result of the killing of 11 people in the Ayati community.
A resident of the community who did not want his name mentioned told our correspondent on Friday that bandits belonging to the Ayongou factional group in collaboration with Fulanis attacked and killed the innocent people Thursday night.
Corroborating this, a community leader in the council and one-time governorship aspirant in the state, Shima Ayati confirmed the attack and said that over 30 corpses have been recovered from the village.
Ayati who spoke in a telephone chat on Friday said, “What I heard is that some bandits received money from some herders to graze their animals in two council wards.
“As they were grazing, they came in conflict with farmers who ran to government. The government sent security who went and pursued the herders away. During the process, they burnt their (herders) makeshift tents.
“They (herders) became angry as they claimed to have given money for the land, so they went back to the bandits. The herders joined hands with the bandits to attack the village and massacre people.
“We have already gathered over 30 corpses. They are still searching.”
Meanwhile, the state police command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident but said she was yet to get details of the attack.
She said, “I’m aware there was an attack and I’m waiting for briefing from officers on ground.”
UNIBEN female hostel donated by Daisy Danjuma, says mgt
The management of the University of Benin on Friday said that the female hostel donated to the institution on Tuesday was done by Daisy Danjuma (nee Ehanire).
In a press statement by the UNIBEN Public Relation Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, said it has become expedient to make the clarification.
The statement read, “It has become expedient to set the record straight with regard to the donation of hostels to the University of Benin by General Theophilus Danjuma and Senator Daisy Ehanire- Danjuma.
“Against the misrepresentation of facts in sections of the media, the first hostel was graciously donated by the elder statesman, while the second and third hostels (one commissioned a few days ago and the other, on-going) are free–will donations by Senator Daisy-Ehanire Danjuma.
“Senator Danjuma is renowned for her passion for girl-child education and development which has prompted her gestures.
“The University of Benin is grateful to her for the continuing benevolence to the institution and regrets the error in the media reports.”
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NNPCL demands N4.7tn petrol imports refund
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has demanded a refund of N4.71tn from the Federal Government to settle outstanding debts used to import Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, into the country.
The claim was listed as “Exchange rate differential on PMS and other joint venture taxes” on petrol products imported by the company between August 2023 to June 2024.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, at the June meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. Our correspondent obtained the minutes of the meeting on Thursday.
Exchange rate differentials refer to the income accrued to banks or government agencies from the difference in value between two currencies at different times through foreign exchange’s sale and purchase prices.
For example, if you exchange one United States dollar for 0.9 euros today, and tomorrow you get $1 for 0.8 euros, the exchange rate differential is the change between these two rates.
This development also means that the government will support fuel imports by covering the difference between the projected rate and the actual expenses incurred by the NNPC for importing petroleum products into the country.
This difference in cost, which ordinarily should be reflected in the retail price of the product and borne by final consumers, contradicts the government’s claims that subsidies have been eliminated.
This revelation also comes amid challenges faced by the petroleum company to ensure the adequate supply of PMS to marketers for distribution nationwide.
Speaking at the meeting, the minister explained to the state commissioners of finance that the national oil company received presidential approval to carry out this duty using the “Weighted Average Rate” from October 2023 to March 2024.
Edun added that the company had also sought an extension of the period to cover the differential rate but was advised to write to the National Economic Council requesting approval.
The minutes read, “NNPC Limited Exchange Rate Differentials on PMS Importation and Other Joint Venture Taxes for the period August 2023 to April 2024.
“The chairman, PMSC (Post Mortem Sub-Committee) reported that NNPC Limited informed the sub-committee that it had an outstanding claim of N2,689,898,039,105.53 against the federation as a result of the use of ‘Weighted Average Rate’ as of May 2024.
“Furthermore, he disclosed that the sub-committee was able to establish that there was Presidential approval to use the ‘Weighted Average Rate’ from October 2023 to March 2024.”
It was gathered that the government through the National Economic Council had granted the NNPC permission to import fuel at an exchange rate of N650 to $1 at retail coastal pump prices from June 2023 but the devaluation of the naira surged the price to N1,200, indicating a difference of N550 as exchange difference.
On May 29, 2023, during his inauguration, President Bola Tinubu publicly declared that “subsidy is gone,” signaling the end of barriers that had been restricting the nation’s economic growth.
However, this claim has been contested by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and other authoritative figures, who argue that the government had quietly reintroduced fuel subsidies.
In June, a proposed economic stabilisation plan document stated that the government planned to spend about N5.4tn on fuel subsidies.
Also, oil marketers had stated that with a landing cost of ₦1,117 per litre for PMS, the monthly subsidy on the commodity had risen to approximately N707bn.
Commenting, the commissioner of Finance, Akwa Ibom State, Linus Nkan, queried how the N2.6tn exchange rate differentials against the federation came about, seeking further clarification.
“The Commissioner of Finance, Akwa Ibom State, referred to paragraphs 3.01 and 5.01 of the PMSC report and requested clarifications as to how the N2.6tn exchange rate differentials against the Federation came about,” the minute said.
Reacting, the General Manager, FAAC office at the NNPCL, Joshua Danjuma, confirmed that the amount claimed by the company was to cover the landing cost of PMS.
He added that cost has also significantly increased by May 2024 due to changes in the exchange rate.
He said, “Reacting to the issue of the N2.6tn claim of NNPC Ltd against the Federation, the representative of NNPC Limited confirmed that the figure had increased significantly as of May 2024 due to the change in the rate at which the company was sourcing for the Forex to pay for the landing cost of PMS.”
Confirming this, an additional document obtained by The According indicated that the figure increased to N4.71tn as of June 2024.
A month-by-month breakdown indicated that the debt with an outstanding balance of N1.18tn increased to N1.24tn in August 2023, N1.3tn in September 2023, and N1.51tn in October 2023. By November, these claims increased by N570bn to N2.08tn and by another N550bn to N2.63tn in December 2023.
The document further indicated that the figure increased to N3.19tn in January 2024, N3.29tn in February, N3.55tn in March, N4.02tn in April and N4.29tn in May and N4.71tn as of June 2024.
Also, the Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Mohammed Bello, making a presentation during the meeting revealed the reason for the rate difference, saying, “Following the removal of subsidy on PMS on 29th May 2023, NNPCL made requisite pricing adjustments using an exchange rate benchmark of N650 to 1 US Dollar to arrive at retail coastal pump prices from June 2023.
“Furthermore, NNPCL sought and obtained approval of His Excellency, Mr. President, for the freezing of the Proforma Invoice Ex-coastal transfer price at N524.99 from August 2023 to March 31st 2024, using exchange rate modulation to sustain the supply of petroleum products and ensure National Energy Security.
“NNPCL equally reported that the Company had obtained another approval to extend the use of the weighted Average Rate from April to June 2024, though the Sub-Committee is yet to see the document. As of June 2024, NNPCL reported the outstanding against the Federation in respect of the exchange rate differential.
“The Sub-Committee also observed from NNPCL June 2024 report to FAAC that the weighted average exchange rate for the month was N1,200, which they said was the estimated rate as against the N650 that was sought for in the NEC extract.
“It was also observed from the analysis that the volume, price and sales value were not provided to justify the exchange rate differential recorded.
“NNPCL responded that additional information could be provided to the Sub-Committee to clarify the issues raised but based on request. The Chairman of the Commission, who chaired the meeting, agreed to write to NNPCL requesting the relevant information to resolve the issue.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Finance, Niger State, Lawal Maikano, lamented the inadequacy of revenue-generating agencies to meet its revenue target, stressing that only 50 per cent of the budgeted revenue for the current year has been achieved.
“The HCF, Niger State referred to the Communique and observed that only about 50 per cent of the budgeted revenue for the current year was being achieved by the RGAs and described it as a poor budget performance.”
He, therefore, harped on the need to adjust the FAAC revenue budget projection to a figure that would be realistic for the RGAs to achieve.
He also called on the Agencies to put more effort into revenue generation.
Similarly, the HCF, Kaduna State, Shizzer Bada, raised concern over the accumulation of outstanding arrears of revenue by RGAs against the Federation Account, which was running into trillions of naira between 2023 and 2024. She, therefore, advised on the need to expedite action in concluding the reconciliation with Agencies.
On the forensic audit of the N2.7tn subsidy claim, the Director of Home Finance, Ali Mohammed, reported that the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation was working on the Forensic Audit exercise of NNPC Limited as mandated which a report was expected to be made available to FAAC after the assignment.
Reacting to this, a professor, Wumi Iledare, said he would not understand the basis for the NNPC asking the government to pay it differentials when it sells oil in foreign currency on behalf of the government.
According to the energy expert, the NNPC is supposed to pay royalties to the government like other oil companies.
“What is the basis for the NNPC asking the government to give them money back? Is the NNPC claiming it overpaid them? If the NNPC is really going to follow its new status, what they need to pay to the government is royalty, Nigerian hydrocarbon tax, and corporate income tax. They need to pay the way international companies pay the government. If the agreement is in dollars, then the NNPC needs to pay the government in dollars. What the government does with the dollars is the responsibility of the government.
“If you look at the taxes paid by the international oil companies, they are tax oil which NNPC sells on behalf of the government and gives the government the dollar. So, it is very difficult for me to understand why the Federal Government has to return any money to NNPC unless NNPC is saying that it is the one funding the government in dollar equivalent, and since the government is changing the exchange rate to the tune of N1,500, the government cannot keep the windfall profit because the government now has more than when the exchange rate was N700,” Iledare stated.
The scholar added, “It is very difficult for me to comprehend the rationale because the government is the owner of the equity, the government owns the tax oil, and the government is the owner of the royalty oil that the NNPC is selling on its behalf.”
However, he said this may be a kind of under-recovery for the importation of petrol
“If the argument is about what they call under-recovery, that means NNPC spent dollars on behalf of the government to import fuel and the government is giving them the under-recovery in naira, which I’m not sure of. It is very complicated to understand.
“That is why the Petroleum Industry Act, wanted to sever a relationship where the Federal Government is dependent on the NNPC. By the way, the Federal Government is not necessarily the owner of NNPC. It is the federation that is the owner of the NNPC,” he submitted.
Military neutralizes 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages in one week – DHQ
The Nigerian military in the last one week eliminated 108 terrorists amd rescued 214 kidnapped hostages across the country.
The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
Buba said troops also apprehended 204 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements, recovered 66 assorted weapons and 4,087 assorted ammunition, comprising one dushka, one MG, two GPMGs, one RPG launcher, one RPG bomb, one AK56 rifle and 37 AK47 rifles.
He added that the troops also recovered four MRAPs, two GTs, three fabricated rifles, six dane guns, three locally made pistols, six magazines, one bandolier and two HH radios.
Other weapons, according to him, are 313 rounds of 7.62mm PKT, 2,362 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 699 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 201 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm and 503 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm.
“Also recovered are nine live cartridges, one belted of NATO ammo, 19 vehicles, 44 motorcycles, three mobile phones and the sum of N4.9 million amongst other items,’’ he said.
In the North East, Buba said the troops of Operation Hadin Kai, neutralised 47 terrorists, arrested 18 suspects and rescued 130 kidnappers hostages as well as recovered of cache of arms.
He said that a total of 622 terrorists, comprising 90 adult males, 182 adult females and 350 children, surrendered to troops during the week within the theatre of operations.
Buba said the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, had on Aug. 2 conducted an air interdiction at a newly uncovered BH/ISWAP terrorist’s hideout and IED factory in Mandara Mountains.
According to him, the location was acquired and attacked with rockets and bombs. Battle Damage Assessment revealed that several terrorists were eliminated and the IED factory as well as their logistics destroyed.
In the North Central, he said the troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke, neutralised 13 insurgents, apprehended 57 violent extremists and rescued 36 kidnapped hostages during the week.
In the North West, Buba said the troops of Hadarin Daji, neutralised 15 terrorists, arrested 22 terrorists and rescued 27 kidnapped hostages across Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara States.
He said the air component conducted successful air interdiction missions at suspected terrorists kingpin Kamilu Burazu’s enclave and newly uncovered terrorists hideout In Danmusa and Batsari Local Government Areas of Katsina State.
According to him, battle damage assessment revealed that several terrorists were neutralized and their structures as well as logistics were destroyed.
Under Operation Whirl Punch, Buba said the troops neutralised eight terrorists, arrested 22 suspects and rescued 12 kidnapped hostages in Kaduna, Niger and Kogi States.
He added that the air component eliminated several terrorists and destroyed the camp of a terrorists’ kingpin, Buhari in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In the South-South, Buba said the troops of Operation Delta Safe, recovered 1.13 million litres of stolen crude oil, and 228,770 litres of illegally refined AGO, as well as 100 litres of DPK and 20,000 litres of PMS.
He added that troops discovered and destroyed 487 dugout pits, 32 boats and 12 storage tanks as well as 71 cooking ovens, two speedboats, two pumping machines, and two HH radios.
According to him, troops also recovered 19 vehicles, 32 motorcycles, one tricycle, one wheelbarrow and destroyed 76 illegal refining sites.
He added that troops rescued five kidnapped hostages and apprehended 32 suspected oil thefts and other violent extremists and also recovered 11 assorted weapons.
In the South East, Buba said that troops of Operation UDO KA neutralised five terrorists, arrested 12 violent extremists and rescued four kidnapped hostages.
“All recovered items, arrested suspects and rescued hostages were handed over to the relevant authority for further action,’’ he added.
Military neutralizes 108 terrorists, rescues 214 hostages in one week – DHQ