Nigeria, Jan. 13 -- The Nigeria Police Force says a sustained, intelligence-led security operation across Kogi and Kwara states has led to the rescue of 309 abducted persons, the arrest of 129 suspected terrorists, and the killing of 55 others.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Tuesday during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, where he gave an update on the outcome of the multi-agency operation.

Hundeyin explained that the 55 suspects were killed during armed confrontations with security operatives, dismissing claims of extrajudicial killings.

"I can confirm that 129 terrorists were arrested while 55 were neutralised in Kogi and Kwara. These were not extrajudicial killings; th...