MJTF neutralizes 70 terrorists, destroys camps in Lake Chad

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of Operation Lake Sanity 2 said recent aerial operations have neutralised about 70 terrorists and their camps situated on islets across the Cameroonian and Nigerian territories of Lake Chad.

A statement by Chief Military Public Information Officer HQ MNJTF Ndjamena-Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said the operation also resulted in the destruction of 8 vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) in Arinna Ciki and two ammunition bunkers northeast of Malam Fatori.

According to the statement, following the support of the Chadian Rapid Intervention Force, the troops dealt a devastating blow to the terrorists.

“The MNJTF extends its appreciation to the Chadian Armed Forces for their invaluable cooperation and support in the fight against terrorism. We also acknowledge the vital contributions from other troop-contributing countries, including Operation Emergence 4 Cameroon, Operation Hadin Kai Nigeria, and Sector 4 Niger, which were instrumental in the success of Operation Lake Sanity 2,” the statement said.

The statement added that the MNJTF remains committed to its mandate of eradicating terrorism and restoring peace to the Lake Chad Basin, adding, “we will continue to work tirelessly with our partners to achieve and sustain this critical goal”.