MNJTF killed 15 ISWAP militants and confiscated their weapons.

In a significant development, troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under Sector 3 in Mongunu, Borno State, have successfully neutralized a number of terrorists during recent clearance operations. This was officially reported by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, the Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’djamena, Chad.

The operations were carried out in collaboration with a hybrid force and supported by aerial components, successfully intercepting fleeing members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) as they attempted to regroup in Guzamala. A follow-up ground operation resulted in the elimination of 15 terrorists, with one captured alive. Notably, the forces destroyed three additional Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs), raising the total number destroyed to seven.

Furthermore, the operation yielded a substantial cache of weapons, including seven AK-47 rifles, one Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) bomb and tube, two anti-aircraft guns, and 152 rounds of Shilka ammunition.

This ongoing initiative represents a decisive step in the collective effort to restore peace and security in the region, significantly diminishing the operational capacity of terrorist groups. The MNJTF reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorist threats and ensuring the safety of local populations.