By CHARLES IWUOHA

As part of the ongoing Operation Lake Sanity 2, troops of Sector 2 Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have neutralised one terrorist and recovered several times.

The operation took place on Litri Island, situated on the border between Chad and Nigeria in the Central Lake Chad.

The troops were able to recover several items from the operation, including one AK 47 rifle, 2 x magazines, one unexploded ordnance device, a mobile phone, and other personal belongings.

In a statement signed on Wednesday, by Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Public Information Officer N’djamena – Chad, said the neutralisation marks a blow to terrorist capabilities in the area.

Explaining the successes, on 11 May 2024, troops from 19 Brigade Sector 3 MNJTF disrupted a logistics movement by Boko Haram terrorists in the Burwarti area of Kukawa LGA, Borno State, Nigeria.

According to the statement, the ambush led to the capture of 2 motorcycles, one Baofeng radio, 4 bags of millet, and various miscellaneous items.

Following the operation, on 12 May 2024, a clearance operation from Burwarti to Daban Masara resulted in the interception of a civilian vehicle by troops.

The statement stated that the vehicle, driven by Mr Baba Ado, carrying passengers and empty baskets towards Daban Masara, was found 6km east of Burwarti. “After a thorough search and interrogation, Mr Baba Ado, who was on the 19 Brigade’s watch list, was detained for further investigation.

“Adding to successes, on 13 May 2024, the Nigerien Gendarmerie in Sector 4 MNJTF located in Diffa, Niger Republic, seized petroleum products concealed within sacks of maize cereals. The operation, conducted about 5km from the main road on the outskirts of Diffa town, thwarted an attempt to smuggle these products past security checkpoints.

“The products that were destined for terrorist groups operating within the Lake Chad Basin,” MNJTF said.

The statement further stated that the collective efforts significantly undermine the logistical and operational capabilities of terrorists in the Lake Chad Basin region. The MNJTF remains committed to eradicate the menace of terrorism and restore peace and security to the region.