Key Achievements
Main Basic Buba highlighted that the navy’s accomplishments had been the results of sustained efforts to degrade terrorists’ operational and preventing capabilities.
Hostage Rescues: Troops rescued 7,063 hostages throughout numerous operations.
Arms and Ammunition Recovered:
Weapons: 8,815 weapons, together with:
4,332 AK-47 rifles
1,244 domestically fabricated weapons
838 Dane weapons
259 pump-action weapons
Ammunition: 228,004 rounds, comprising:
128,496 rounds of seven.62mm particular ammo
45,445 rounds of seven.62mm NATO
5,103 cartridges
29,176 assorted ammunition
Crude Oil and Refined Merchandise Seized:
56,223,002 litres of stolen crude oil
9,735,836 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO)
95,595 litres of Twin Goal Kerosene (DPK)
156,527 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)
Notable Eradicated Terrorists
Among the many over 1,000 terrorist leaders, commanders, and combatants eradicated in 2024 had been:
Dutse Mainasara Idda
Mallam Saleh Umaru
Mohammed Amadu
Chinemerem (aka Bam Bam)
Jeremiah Uzuoma (aka Escoba)
Tochukwu Awo (aka Ojoto)
Egwuatu
Monetary Influence
The navy efficiently disrupted oil theft operations, stopping losses estimated at over ₦68 billion (₦68,453,376,040.00).
Regional and Nationwide Collaboration
The Armed Forces emphasised the significance of collaboration with neighboring international locations and regional our bodies to fight terrorism successfully. In accordance with Main Basic Buba, the successes of 2024 are indicative of a major turning level, with expectations of additional defeating terrorist parts in 2025.
Name for Citizen Assist
The navy reiterated that the struggle towards terrorism isn’t for the armed forces alone however a collective duty requiring lively citizen participation.
Tribute to Fallen Heroes
A minute of silence was noticed for officers and others who misplaced their lives within the line of responsibility, defending Nigeria’s sovereignty.
Outlook for 2025
Troops stay dedicated and extremely motivated, with plans to accentuate operations and ship tangible advantages to residents. Main Basic Buba assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces would go the additional mile to attain sustained peace and safety within the coming 12 months.
