The Nigerian Military Monday confirmed that troops of MNJTF, sector 1 Cameroon, have neutralized several BHT/ISWAP insurgents, recovering large quantity of logistics items and food materials.
The Military in a statement signed Monday by its Spokesperson; Colonel Muhammad Dole announced that the latest exploits were made when troops conducted operation in Vretet-Zamga-Ngoshe triangle in the general area of Kirawa on the Nigeria /Cameroon borders.
The Military said many of the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds, while the operation lasted between February 23 and 27, 2022.
Col. Dole confirmed that during the operation, large quantity of materials and assorted food stuff were recovered. Other items recovered included: 01 AK47 rifle, 01 AK47 Magazine, several ammunitions of the 7.62 MM special variant , 21 bicycles, 01 BHT uniform, 39 bags millet and 02 bags of beans.
“An intelligence analysis indicates that, the items were being smuggled from the borders to Sambisa forest. It is believed the terrorists are stock piling materials for the incoming month of Ramadan.
“Further exploitation of the engagement areas showed traces of blood, evidence of BHT/ISWAP criminals removed corpses of their dead colleagues while 2 corpses of Boko Haram criminals were discovered” the Military Spokesman said .
Following the gallant feat, the Force Commander (FC) MNJTF, Major General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim has commended the Commander Sector 1 with headquarters (HQs) in Mora (Cameroon) Brigadier General Bouba Dobekreo.
He praised the display of courage and gallantry by the troops, as they continued to conduct special operations to combat the insurgents, urging them to remain committed, bold, unpredictable and to continue to dominate the area, in order to ensure that BHT/ISWAP terrorists are cut off from any logistics resupply.
General Ibrahim also assured that HQs MNJTF would make concerted efforts to ensure that all the sectors get the equipment that were allotted to them recently.