The Defence Headquarters has said no fewer than 96 terrorists have been killed by troops during operations in the Northern parts of the country.
Also, a total of 227 suspects, including a terrorist commander identified as Usman Maisaje, were arrested in the operations.
In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward said Maisaje was a close associate of a wanted high-profile terrorist leader known as Kachalla Boka.
He added that the suspect was cooperating and providing troops with much-needed intelligence for further operations.
