NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

DHQ: OVER 10,000 TERRORISTS KILLED, 7,063 HOSTAGES RESCUED IN 2024.(PHOTO).


 DHQ: Over 10,000 terrorists killed, 7,063 hostages rescued in 2024


The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops deployed across the country killed 10,937 terrorists, arrested 12,538 suspects, and rescued 7,063 hostages in 2024.

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, Edward Buba, director of Defence Media Operations, said the military also recorded 16,171 surrendered combatants and their families during the year.

He said the troops recovered 8,815 weapons and 228,004 rounds of ammunition while denying oil thieves an estimated N68.4 billion.

He added that the breakdown of the recovered arms includes 4,332 AK47 rifles, 1,244 locally fabricated guns, 838 dane guns, and 259 pump-action guns, among others.

In the north-east, he said troops of Operation Hadin Kai killed 3,151 terrorists, arrested 2,503 suspects, and rescued 1,605 kidnap victims.

“Troops also recovered 1,802 AK47 rifles, 446 fabricated rifles, 438 dane guns, and 42,439 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo in the Northeast,” he said.

In the north-central, he said troops of Operations Safe Haven and Whirl Stroke killed 1,047 violent extremists, arrested 3,001 suspects, and rescued 1,782 hostages.

In the north-west, troops of Operation Hadarin Daji reportedly killed 2,906 terrorists, arrested 1,826 suspects, and rescued 2,616 hostages, recovering 1,450 AK47 rifles, 477 fabricated guns, and 31,999 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo.

In the south-south, he said troops of Operation Delta Safe killed 78 terrorists, arrested 2,357 people involved in crude oil theft, and rescued 93 hostages.

He added that the troops prevented the theft of 56.2 million litres of crude oil and destroyed 2,612 illegal refining sites.

In the south-east, he said troops of Operation Udo Ka killed 734 terrorists, arrested 974 suspects, and rescued 372 kidnap victims.

“Troops seek to continue collaborating with neighbouring countries and regional bodies to tackle terrorism,” he said.

He noted that the military encourages citizens to support the war against terrorism and insurgency, “as the battle is for everyone, not just the armed forces”.

“Troops in the battlefield are in high spirits and fully committed to the cause,” Buba added.

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