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Troops rescue 34 women, children from Boko Haram captivity
Operatives of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully rescued 34 women and children from the captivity of Boko Haram during a clearance operation in the Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages located on the fringes of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria.
This operation, part of the larger Operation Lake Sanity 2 under Task Force Wulgo, also resulted in the killing of a Boko Haram terrorist on June 15.
On June 17, three fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), based in the Jabilaram camp on Lake Chad, surrendered to the vigilant troops of Task Force Wulgo. The fighters, Babakura Abubakar (20), Abacha Kyari (28), and Mohammad Adam (29), are currently undergoing interrogation for further action.
A statement released by MNJTF’s Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, detailed an air operation conducted on June 9 in the Kollaram axis of Lake Chad. This operation successfully destroyed three suicide vehicle-borne IEDs, preventing a major terrorist attack.
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The statement highlighted the efficiency of the combined air and ground operations in significantly degrading the operational strength and morale of terrorist factions in the region. It 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 neutralising 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.”
Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the Force Commander, commended the troops involved in these operations and reiterated MNJTF’s commitment to restoring normalcy and peace through continued vigilance and proactive engagements.
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