Troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully carried out a decisive operation against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa and Monguno local government areas of Borno State.
The operation, which resulted in the elimination of several terrorists and the recovery of critical assets, took place in Northern Borno.
In a press statement on Monday, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad, detailed the success of the mission:
“In a decisive operation, troops of Sector 3 under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully dealt a significant blow to Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa and Monguno areas of Borno State, Nigeria.
“The operation resulted in the elimination of terrorists and the recovery of valuable assets.
“The ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists, who launched an offensive using suicide Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), were met with superior firepower from MNJTF troops.
“Following intense air and artillery bombardments and a ground assault, five terrorists were neutralized, while several others fled with gunshot wounds.
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“During the operation, air assets destroyed three VBIEDs, and troops captured 40 motorbikes equipped with assorted weapons, four anti-aircraft guns, and one rocket-propelled grenade. Unfortunately, three soldiers paid the supreme price.
“This bold operation underscores the MNJTF’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the people in the Lake Chad region.”
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