The Multinational Joint Task Force, on Monday said that the recent aerial bombardment by its air component of Operation Lake Sanity II, killed no fewer than 70 terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin.
The MNJTF, also said that the coordinated air strikes successfully obliterated terrorist camps situated on islets across the Cameroonian and Nigerian territories of Lake Chad, causing others to flee into Chad.
A statement by Chief Military Public Information Officer HQ MNJTF Ndjamena, Chad, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, noted that the operation equally resulted in the destruction of eight vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs) in Arinna ciki and two ammunition bunkers northeast of Malam Fatori.
Abdullahi said that Sector 2 with the support of the Chadian Rapid Intervention Force, in a swift and decisive response, delivered a devastating blow to the retreating terrorists.
He said: “This action neutralized 70 terrorists and dismantled five camps, highlighting the efficacy of MNJTF’s operational strategies and the robust collaboration with the Chadian Armed Forces. 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 II”.
He noted that 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”.
Ikechukwu Aleke
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