MNJTF troops kill 22 Boko Haram terrorists, lose 6 soldiers, destroy bunkers

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MNJTF troops kill 22 Boko Haram terrorists, lose 6 soldiers, destroy bunkers

The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) fighting Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists in the Lake Chad basin within the vicinity of Mallam Fatori Town said its troops neutralized 22 terrorists and destroyed their bunkers.

Colonel Muhammad Dole, MNJTF spokesman in a statement issued on Thursday disclosed that the operation, code-named SHARAN FAGE had troops drawn from Sector 3 Monguno (Nigeria) and Sector 4 Diffa (Niger Republic), and was heavily supported by Operation HADIN KAI (Nigeria) who targeted Boko Haram/ISWAP criminal terrorists hibernating in the vicinity of Mallam Fatori town.

Dole further revealed that the troops met strong resistance from the terrorists, who launched several mortar attacks, laid Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) along the troops’ route of advance, and further attacks with Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIEDs).

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He, however, said that the troops brought superior firepower to bear on the insurgents and forced them to abandon their enclaves.

Dole said, “During the exchange of fire, 22 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized during the operation, while 5 of their gun trucks, five motorcycles, and several logistic bunkers were destroyed and eight AK47 Rifles were also recovered from the terrorists.

“Sadly, six members of the Joint Task Force including two officers and 4 other ranks from both Nigeria and the Niger Republic paid the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty with about 16 others wounded in action.

“Seventeen suspects were arrested in the general area of operations and are being profiled.”

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