Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) operating under sector 3 have repelled a Boko Haram terrorist attack on troops location in Mallam Fatori and killed five terrorists.
A statement by the Chief Military Information Officer, MNJTF, Lt-Col Olaniyi Osoba said troops during the fierce gun battle that ensued after the terrorists attacked the location demonstrated their superior firepower and combat skills resulting in the killing of five Boko Haram terrorists and forcing the remaining insurgents to flee the scene with gunshot wounds.
He said the troops chased down the fleeing terrorists, causing them to abandon a significant cache of arms and ammunition.
He listed items recovered from the terrorists to include; one PKM Machine Gun with 200 link belt rounds, two AK-47 Rifles, two Hand Grenades, five Magazines, three empty PKM links, a Techno mobile phone, and a sum of N15,000 in cash.
The successful operation not only dealt a significant blow to the terrorist group but also prevented further attacks on innocent civilians in the region,” he said.
The statement added that the MNJTF Force Commander Major General Ibrahim Ali commended the troops for their bravery and unwavering commitment in the fight against terrorism in the Lake Chad Region.
The resolute actions of the MNJTF forces serve as a testament to their dedication to restoring peace and security in the area, sending a clear message to all terrorist elements that their reign of terror will not be tolerated,“ he said.
