As many as 241 militants were killed and four wanted were arrested in operations over the past five days, said Armed Forces Spokesman Brig. Mohamed Samir.

In a statement on Monday, the spokesman added that 29 suspects were arrested.

Also, 26 vehicles, 28 motorcycles and 16 explosive charges were destroyed.

Four headquarters were destroyed during the armed forces operations.

Mortar shells, RBG launchers, machine guns, hand grenades and explosive belts were seized, he concluded.