Africa-Press – Nigeria. Troops of Sector 1, Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, located in Mora, Cameroon, have neutralized three Boko Haram terrorists in two separate operations at Zigue and Soueram.
Spokesman of the joint task force, Lt. Col Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this saying that the initial engagement occurred in the Cameroon border community of Zigue on 15 April 2024, where an ambush by the MNJTF troops resulted in the elimination of one terrorist.
According to him, the troops continued their operation on 22 April 2024, during an early morning encounter near the Cameroon-Nigeria border in Soueram where MNJTF troops neutralized an additional two Boko Haram terrorists.
He added that the operation led to the recovery of one PKM machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, five magazines, and 20 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
“The MNJTF continues to appreciate the support and information provided by local communities, which have been assisting in these successes.
“We appeal for continued and increased community support as the MNJTF remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the Lake Chad basin, reinforcing the collective resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism in the region,” he said.
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