MNJTF Troops Rescue 34 Women And Children, Recieves 3 Surrendered ISWAP Fighters

The troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, under the Task Force Wulgo, MNJTF, have successfully rescued 34 women and children from the clutches of Boko Haram terrorists and neutralized one terrorist during clearance operations conducted in the Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages on fringes of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria.

A statement by the Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF N'Djamena Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi series of Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) said this was part of operations targeting terrorist activities. 

The statement said  the troops vigilant of Task Force Wulgo on 17 June 2024, recieved 3 surrendered fighters from the Islamic State's West Africa Province (ISWAP) based in the Jabilaram camp, a secluded islet on Lake Chad. 

The fighters, identified as Babakura Abubakar (20 years old), Abacha Kyari (28 years old), and Mohammad Adam (29 years old), are currently undergoing interrogation for further action according to the statement.

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. This operation destroyed 3 suicide vehicle-borne IEDs poised for a major terrorist attack. 

The precise strike exemplifies the efficacy and capabilities of Troops Contributing Countries air force units in neutralizing high-value terrorist targets and mitigating potential threats.

The MNJTF said the combined efforts of ground and air operations are significantly degrading the operational strength and morale of terrorist factions in the region. 

Expressesed it's resolutness to remain on the 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 Major General Ibrahim Ali had commend the bravery of the troops involved in these operations and reiterate the commitment of MNJTF to restoring normalcy and peace through continued vigilance and proactive engagements.