MNJTF troops eliminate 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have eliminated 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake Chad region.

The troops also killed the terrorists during Operation Lake Sanity 2, a major offensive designed to combat insurgency in the region.

The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Salau, made this disclosure during the MNJTF Operation Lake Sanity 2 Medal Parade held on Wednesday at the MNJTF Headquarters in Farcha, N’Djamena, Chad.

Salau said the MNJTF has recorded successes, and facilitated the repatriation of over 30,000 refugees and internally displaced persons, adding that their return to communities and restoring normalcy in their lives.

According to him, the operation conducted from April 23 to July 22, 2024, resulted in dismantling critical terrorists’ logistic bases, killed 310 terrorists, and arrested 160 logistic suppliers and informants.

“Additionally, over 800 terrorists and their families surrendered, indicating a decline in support for terrorism,” he said.

The commander, while acknowledging the contributions of the operations such as Amnifakat, Gamma Aiki, Yankin Tafki 1 and 2, and Lake Sanity 2, attributed its advancements to the unwavering support by the troops contributing countries and the Lake Chad Basin Development Commission.

“Collaboration among ground troops and air forces from Cameroon, Chad, and Nigeria formed six formidable task forces united against terrorism. Limited air support from the Nigerien Republic also contributed to the operation’s success,”he said.

Salau further said that compensation ceremonies were previously held for fallen and injured soldiers in Cameroon and Nigeria, with a similar ceremony planned for Sector 2 in Chad to honor their memory.

According to him, the ceremony held in Chad seeks to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by soldiers during Operation Lake Sanity 2, where several troops lost their lives and many others were injured.

Salau commended development partners for their supports towards enhancing regional security and stability.

Chadian Minister of Defense, Mr Issaka Malloua Djamous, reiterated commitment to peace and security in the region.

Djamous described Operation Lake Sannity as a pivotal moment in the fight against Boko Haram, highlighting the destruction of terrorists’ bases and the neutralisation of numerous threats.

He tasked troops to intensify vigilance against evolving terrorist strategies, stressing the need for enhanced human and material capacities.

The minister lauded the European Union and other partners in providing training and equipment, and called for closer regional cooperation and collective commitment among member states.

The event was attended by the governors of the Lake Chad Countries, the Chief of Defense of the Lake Chad countries, traditional leaders and other top government personalities.

MNJTF troops eliminate 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region

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