A complete of 176 Boko Haram insurgents have surrendered, whereas 57 others suspected to be concerned in terrorist actions within the Lake Chad area have additionally been apprehended, the Multinational Joint Activity Pressure (MNJTF) has introduced.
The Pressure Commander, MNJTF “Operation Lake Sanity II,” Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali disclosed this on Tuesday throughout a press convention held at Officers Mess of Theater Command, JTF Operation Hadin Kai on the Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri.
Maj.-Gen. Ali stated the Pressure had commenced main operation to sanitise the Lake Chad space of remnants of terrorists and recorded substantial achievements on April 23, 2023.
The Pressure Commander additionally added that the operation concerned troops from Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republics which has cleared key terrorist strongholds within the Lake Chad space together with Doron Naira, Zanari, and Bagadaza.
“In a significant breakthrough within the struggle in opposition to terrorism, the Multinational Joint Activity Pressure (MNJTF) has achieved important success within the Lake Chad area, dealing decisively with the terrorist teams working within the Areas of Duty together with Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria previously one month.
“Moreover, a major cache of armaments, together with 796 rounds of ammunition, one PKM machine gun, 5 AK-47 rifles, two bikes, and eight magazines, have been recovered.
“Previously month, our devoted troops have been relentless of their efforts, lately clearing some places similar to Doron Naira, Zanari, Bagadaza, and different key terrorist strongholds in Lake Chad space.
“It’s important to acknowledge the sacrifices made throughout this section; though, regrettably, we’ve got recorded 6 casualties among the many multinational troops for the reason that operation started,” Gen Ali stated.
He additional added that the air interdictions performed by nationwide Air Forces from Chad, Nigeria, and Cameroon have additionally been extremely efficient, destroying essential terrorist logistic bases and staging areas, notably round Tumbum Fulani and different key places.
The Pressure Commander expressed condolences for the six casualties among the many multinational troops and prayed for the short restoration of the injured.
He acknowledged the help of nationwide operations from Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger Republic, which have been instrumental within the success of “Operation Lake Sanity II”.
Common Ali additional stated that over 140 Boko Haram terrorists have been neutralised throughout the air strikes, and a major quantity of terrorist platforms and materiel have been destroyed, severely crippling their operational capabilities.
He assured that the MNJTF remained dedicated to its mandate of making a secure and safe atmosphere within the Lake Chad areas affected by Boko Haram and different terrorist teams because the operation continues with the intention of restoring peace and stability to the area.
“This important achievement is a testomony to the dedication and dedication of the multinational troops and a significant step ahead within the struggle in opposition to terrorism within the Lake Chad area,” he stated.