MNJTF: Troops eliminate 140 terrorists, arrest 57 others in Borno

Troops of the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), person killed 140 Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents and arrested 57 others successful Marte Local Government Area of Borno.

The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, said this astatine a quality league successful Maiduguri connected Tuesday.

Ali said the feat was recorded sequel to bid of aerial interdiction astatine Tumbun Fulani and different locations successful continuation of decisive violative aimed astatine clearing remnants of the insurgents hibernating shores of the Lake Chad.

“Operation LAKE SANITY 2 aerial interdictions person been highly effective. These aerial operations conducted by nationalist Airforces from Chad, Nigeria and Cameroon person led to demolition of important violent logistic bases and staging areas,” helium said.

“It is peculiarly astir Tumbum Fulani and different cardinal locations. Over 140 terrorists were neutralised during these aerial strikes.”

He said that 176 terrorists surrendered portion 57 others arrested for alleged terrorism.

The troops, recovered cache of weapons including 796 rounds of ammunition, 1 PKM instrumentality gun, 5 AK-47 Rifles, 2 motorcycles, 8 magazines, among others.

“Since April 23, the dedicated troops person been relentless successful their efforts, precocious clearing immoderate locations specified arsenic Doron Naira, Zanari, Bagadaza and different cardinal terrorist’s strongholds successful Lake Chad area,” Ali stated.

“It is indispensable to admit the sacrifices made during this phase; regrettably, we person recorded six casualties among the multinational troops since the cognition began.

“Therefore, fto maine usage this forum to further widen our deepest condolences and prayers for their eternal rest. Their bravery and sacrifice shall not beryllium forgotten,” helium said, adding that the occurrence of Operation LAKE SANITY II, is simply a testament to the dedication and committedness of our troops.

He said the successes recorded by the troops done sustained operations was a captious measurement towards restoring bid and stableness successful the region.

While commending the the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the troops contributing countries for their support, Ali reiterated committedness to a unafraid and harmless Lake Chad region.

“We besides privation to admit the enactment provided by nationalist operations specified arsenic Operation EMERGENCE 4 successful Cameroon, Operation HADIN KAI successful Nigeria, the Chadian nationalist operations and Sector 4 successful Diffa, Niger Republic.

“These operations person been instrumental arsenic a blocking unit for Operation LAKE SANITY II. Likewise, we explicit our gratitude to the media for your continuous enactment and practice arsenic we proceed with our operations. We volition support you updated,”Ali said. (NAN)