Troops Rescue 34 Women And Children From Boko Haram

On June 15, 2024, the troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, under the command of Task Force Wulgo, successfully freed 34 women and children from the grip of Boko Haram terrorists and neutralised one terrorist during clearance operations carried out in the Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages on the outskirts of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria.

The operations were part of a series of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operations targeting terrorist activities. According to a statement released by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Military Public Information Officer of MNJTF Ndjamena – Chad, three fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), who were stationed at the Jabilaram camp, a remote islet on Lake Chad, turned themselves in to Task Force Wulgo’s watchful troops today.

“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. Moreover, in our 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 statement read.

“This operation destroyed 3 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.

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

“The MNJTF remain resolute in 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 Maj Gen Ibrahim Sallau Ali 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.”

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Nnamdi Okoli