Borno: Troops Rescue 34 Women, Children From ISWAP Captivity

Troops from Operation Lake Sanity 2, under Task Force Wulgo, have neutralised one terrorist and rescued 34 women and children from a Boko Haram camp in four villages.

The villages include: Mazuri, Itsari, Mudu, and Maleri, all on the outskirts of southern Lake Chad in Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement released by the Chief Military Public Information Officer of MNJTF Ndjamena – Chad, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi, on Monday.

Abdullahi stated that three fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP), based in the Jabilaram camp, a secluded islet on Lake Chad, surrendered to the troops of Task Force Wulgo.

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Abdullahi identified the ISWAP fighters as, Babakura Abubakar (20 years old), Abacha Kyari (28 years old), and Mohammad Adam (29 years old), who were currently undergoing interrogation for further action.

“Moreover, in our continued air assault operations aimed at dismantling terrorist operations across the Lake Chad area, an air interdiction mission was conducted on 9 June 2024 at Kollaram. This operation destroyed 3 suicide vehicle-borne IEDs poised for a major terrorist attack. This precise strike exemplifies the efficacy and capabilities of Troops Contributing Countries air force units in neutralising high-value terrorist targets and mitigating potential threats.

“The combined efforts of ground and air operations are significantly degrading the operational strength and morale of terrorist factions in the region.”

He added that the MNJTF remained resolute in the mission to eradicate terrorism, ensure the safety of civilians, and foster a secure and peaceful environment conducive to sustaining long-term stability.”

“The Force Commander, Maj Gen Ibrahim Sallau Ali, commended the bravery of the troops involved in these operations and reiterate the commitment of MNJTF to restoring normalcy and peace through continued vigilance and proactive engagements,” he said.