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SPOTLIGHTS
- 34 women and children rescued
- One terrorist killed
- Three ISWAP fighters surrendered
- Three suicide vehicle-borne IEDs destroyed
- MNJTF remains committed to fighting terrorism and ensuring civilian safety
From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has said that troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, have killed one terrorist and rescued 34 women and children abducted by Boko Haram terrorists.
MNJTF’s Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdulahi, who made this known on Monday, said the feat was recorded during clearance operations conducted in the Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages on the fringes of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria on 15 June.
Abdulahi, in a statement, said three fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) based in the Jabilaram camp, a secluded islet on Lake Chad, surrendered to the vigilant troops of Task Force Wulgo. The fighters, identified as Babakura Abubaka (20), Abacha Kyari (28), and Mohammad Adam, are currently undergoing interrogation for further action.
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He further stated that in its continued air assault operations aimed at dismantling terrorist operations across the Lake Chad area, an air interdiction mission was conducted on 9 June 2024 at Kollaram. The operation destroyed three suicide vehicle-borne IEDs poised for a major terrorist attack. “This precise strike exemplifies the efficacy and capabilities of troops contributing countries’ air force units in neutralizing high-value terrorist targets and mitigating potential threats,” he stated.
The combined efforts of ground and air operations have reportedly significantly degraded the operational strength and morale of terrorist factions in the region. The MNJTF said that “it remains resolute in its mission to eradicate terrorism, ensure the safety of civilians, and foster a secure and peaceful environment conducive to sustaining long-term stability.”
The Force Commander, Maj-Gen Ibrahim Sallau Ali, commended the bravery of the troops involved in these operations and reiterated the task force’s commitment to restoring normalcy and peace through continued vigilance and proactive engagements.
