Nigeria’s defence spokesman claims troops killed 212 terrorists in one week

The Defence Headquarters claimed on Thursday troops operating in various theatres of operations killed 121 suspected terrorists and arrested 253 other criminals across the country in one week.

The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this while giving an update on military operations on Thursday in Abuja.

He said the troops rescued 244 hostages during the period.