Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) forces operating in the Lake Chad Basin region neutralized some terrorists and recovered heavy weapons. MNJTF spokesman Lt. Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke said in a statement on Sunday that a new attack on terrorists, code-named “Operation Harbin Kunama, (Scorpion sting)”, had achieved great results.
“The ongoing operation by troops of the MNJTF has further diminished the capacity of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to carry out their activities in the Lake Chad Basin region.
“The offensive posture and doggedness of troops of the MNJTF has continued to yield remarkable results.
“Following an attack by BH/ISWAP terrorists on troops’ position in the general area of Arege, which was effectively repelled, exploitation was conducted by troops of the Force on May 11 in the general area.
Several items were recovered, including one Dushka gun, Dushka Turrell and a burnt Gun truck. Furthermore, several terrorists were neutralised during the encounter, the statement added.
The statement said a clearance operation in the general area of Ferondiya, Lake Chad Basin was successfully conducted. This has adided in clearing terrorists’ hideouts.
According to the statement, equipment recovered from the terrorists included two Gun trucks and two Anti – Aircraft guns. It also included one RPG tube, two AK 47 rifles, one RPG bomb and three Toyota Buffalo Gun truck tyres.
Others are 387 rounds of 12.7mm, 440 rounds of 7.62mm x 54mm and 364 rounds of 7.62mm x 50 mm ammunition.
cc: Daily Post Ng
