The troops of Sector 3, 5 Brigade Nigeria under the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have carried out a successful clearance operation in response to intelligence reports.
A statement by Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi the report indicated the presence of Boko Haram terrorists in the vicinity of Alayi Bulanti, within the Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State.
In its commitment to neutralising the threat of terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin region, the MNJTF troops were deployed from their base in Damasak where they undertook a fighting patrol that brought them into contact with the terrorist elements.
Upon contact, the troops engaged the threat with superior firepower, effectively subduing the insurgents. This lead to the recovery of terrorist weaponry, including 2 x AK 47 rifles, 5 x magazines, and a total of 73 rounds of 7.62mm Special Ammunition.
The Force Commander, Major General Ibrahim Ali congratulated the troops of Sector 3, urging them to remain resolute towards total clearance of terrorist elements in their area of operation.
He commended the local communities for continued support.
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