The Multinational Joint Task Force has announced that troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, under the Task Force Wulgo, have rescued 34 women and children from the clutches of Boko Haram terrorists during clearance operations conducted in southern Lake Chad, Nigeria.
The Chief Military Public Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He added that during the operations, one terrorist was killed, while three other fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province surrendered to the troops.
The statement read, “In a series of Multinational Joint Task Force operations targeting terrorist activities, the troops of Operation Lake Sanity 2, under the Task Force Wulgo, have successfully rescued 34 women and children from the clutches of Boko Haram terrorists and neutralised one terrorist during clearance operations conducted in the Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri villages on the fringes of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria on June 15, 2024.
“Relatedly, on June 17, 2024, three fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province based in the Jabilaram camp, a secluded islet on Lake Chad, surrendered to the vigilant troops of Task Force Wulgo.
“The fighters, identified as Babakura Abubakar (20 years old), Abacha Kyari (28 years old), and Mohammad Adam (29 years old), are currently undergoing interrogation for further action.”
The MNJTF also revealed that an airstrike operation was conducted on June 9 at Kollaram in Lake Chad.
It added, “This operation destroyed three 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 statement added.
In the statement, the Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Sallau Ali, commended the troops involved in the operations and reiterated the commitment of the MNJTF to restoring normalcy and peace through continued vigilance and proactive engagements.
PUNCH Online reported in April that six Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to the MJTF during different operations in the Lake Chad Basin.