MNJTF Operation Lake Sanity 2 Deals Blow to Terrorists, Seizes Logistics

From Molly Kilete, Abuja

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has reported success in its ongoing Operation Lake Sanity 2, aimed at curbing the activities of terrorists and other criminal groups. The operation has disrupted terrorist logistics movements, killed one terrorist, and seized various materials.

In a statement, MNJTF Chief Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, detailed the operation’s achievements.

On May 13, 2024, troops from Sector 2 of the MNJTF, based in Bagasola, Chad, conducted an ambush on Litri Island, situated on the Chad-Nigeria border in Central Lake Chad. The operation resulted in the neutralization of one terrorist and the recovery of an AK 47 rifle, magazines, an unexploded ordnance device, a mobile phone, and other personal belongings.

Complementing this success, on May 11, 2024, troops from 19 Brigade of Sector 3 of the MNJTF disrupted a Boko Haram logistics movement in the Burwarti area of Kukawa LGA, Borno State, Nigeria. The ambush led to the capture of two motorcycles, a radio, bags of millet, and other items.

Following this operation, a clearance operation from Burwarti to Daban Masara on May 12, 2024, resulted in the interception of a civilian vehicle driven by Mr. Baba Ado. The vehicle, carrying passengers and empty baskets, was found 6km east of Burwarti. After a search and interrogation, Mr Ado, who was on the 19 Brigade’s watch list, was detained for further investigation.

On May 13, 2024, the Nigerien Gendarmerie in Sector 4 of the MNJTF, located in Diffa, Niger Republic, seized petroleum products concealed within sacks of maize cereals. This operation, conducted about 5km from the main road on the outskirts of Diffa town, thwarted an attempt to smuggle these products to terrorist groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin.

These successes significantly undermine the logistical and operational capabilities of terrorists in the region. The MNJTF remains committed to eradicating terrorism and restoring peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin.