No fewer than 343 members of the Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) and 19 of the Sect leaders were killed in separate operations in the last two months, the Armed Forces of Nigeria has disclosed.
Also neutralised by troops in various operations in the Northeast and other parts of the country within the time under review, were 153 bandits in the North West and North Central parts of the country.
Oil thieves were also apprehended, while kidnap victims were rescued within the period.

Giving the breakdown to Defence Correspondents in Abuja, the Coordinator Defence Media Operations, John Enenche, stated that from the records, it was obvious that “the Armed Forces of Nigeria is winning the war against the enemies of our great country”.
According to him, “as you are aware the Armed Forces of Nigeria is conducting major operations across the country. Consequently, regular update of our efforts and progress need to be disseminated to the general public. For the benefit of doubt, it is a joint effort of the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies of our Country.