14th May, 2023
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating in Lake Chad Basin Region has neutralized some terrorists and recovered heavy weapons.
A statement on Sunday by the MNJTF spokesman, Lt. Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke, said the latest successes were recorded under the renewed onslaught on the terrorists code named “Operation Harbin Kunama” (Scorpion sting)y.
“The ongoing operation by troops of the MNJTF has further diminished the capacity of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to carry out their activities in the Lake Chad Basin region.
“The offensive posture and doggedness of troops of the MNJTF has continued to yield remarkable results.
“Following attack by BH/ISWAP terrorists on troops position in the general area of Arege, which was effectively repelled, an exploitation was conducted by troops of the Force on May 11 in the general area.
“Several items were recovered, including one Dushka gun, Dushka Turrell and a burnt Gun truck while several terrorists were neutralised during the encounter, the statement added.
It also reported that a clearance operation to eliminate terrorist hideouts in the general vicinity of Ferondiya in the Lake Chad Basin had been successful.
According to the statement, the terrorists’ equipment included two gun trucks, two anti-aircraft weapons, one RPG tube, two AK-47 rifles, one RPG bomb, and three Toyota Buffalo gun truck tyres.
Others include 387 rounds of 12.7mm ammunition, 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54 mm ammo, and 364 shots of 7.62mm x 50 mm ammunition.
Maj.-Gen. G.U. Chibuisi, Force Commander of MNJTF, complimented the troops for their dedication and advised them to keep up the pace.
Chibuisi also praised the successful function of air components in the results achieved and called for further synergy.
NAN