The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has stated that its ongoing Operation HARBIN ZUMA has diminished the capacity of Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to carry out their activities in the Lake Chad Basin region.
A statement by the Chief Military Public Information Officer MNJTF N’Djamena, Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke said the offensive posture and doggedness of the troops of MNJTF has continued to yield remarkable results.
According to the statement, following attack by BH/ISWAP terrorists on troops position in the general area of Arege which was effectively repelled, an exploitation was conducted by troops of the Force on 11th May, 2023 in the general area.
Several items were recovered including one Dushka gun, Dushka Turrell and a burnt Gun truck while several terrorists were neutralized during the encounter.
Similarly, troops of MNJTF conducted a clearance operation in the general area of Ferondiya and successfully subdued BH/ISWAP terrorists attacks with superior fire power as they cleared suspected terrorists hideouts and recovered equipment.
These includes 2 Gun trucks, 2 Anti – Aircrafts guns, one RPG tube, 2 AK 47 rifles, one RPG bomb and 3 Toyota Buffalo Gun truck tyres. Others are quantities 387 rounds of 12.7mm, 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm and 364 rounds of 7.62mm x 50 mm ammunitions.
The Force Commander MNJTF Major General Gold Chibuisi while commending the troops for their doggedness during the operation urged them to maintain the momentum.
He expressed his appreciation to the Air Components from the Troops Contributing Countries for the vital roles they played in the operations which he said contributed to the numerous successes recorded by ground troops and further solicited for their support whenever the need arises.
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