The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said troops under Operation Savannah Shield have dislodged terrorists from identified checkpoints and hideouts in parts of Kwara and Niger states, thereby restricting their activities in the affected areas.
The military high command disclosed this on Friday in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja.
Operation Savannah Shield was launched in Kwara State following last week’s terrorist attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area. The operation was activated after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the deployment of a battalion of troops to the area in the aftermath of the attack in which more than 100 people were reportedly killed.
The DHQ had earlier stated that the operation, which also covers parts of Niger State, is aimed at tracking down the perpetrators of the attack and ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice.
Providing updates on the operation, Maj.-Gen. Onoja said troops conducted coordinated offensive operations across Kwara and Niger states, effectively denying terrorists freedom of action in the region.
He said: “Significantly, they conducted operations in Borgu and Mokwa Local Government Areas of Niger State, and Baruten, Edu and Ifelodun Local Government Areas of Kwara State.
(The Nation)
