Military
Force Commander pays tribune to soldiers killed in action, hands over 5 abducted children to Cameroon
Force Commander pays tribune to soldiers killed in action, hands over 5 abducted children to Cameroon
By Babagana Wakil
The Force Commander MNJTF Maj Gen AK Ibrahim on Wednesday embarked an operational visit to Headquarters Sectors 1 and 2 at Mora (CAMEROON) and Bagasola (CHAD) respectively.
A statement from Benn Raphael, Captain and Deputy Chief Military Public Infirmation Officer MNJTF ND’JAMENA said the aim of the visit was to commend the troops for their relentless efforts in the fight against the BHT and pay token compensation to those who were killed in action (KIA) and those wounded in action (WIA) during Operations SHARAN FAGE (OPSF) and LAKE SANITY (OPLS).
The FC was received at HQ Sector 2 Bagasola by the deputy Sector Commander Brig Gen Oumar Adoum Silick while Col Tiokap Pierre Loti the Commander Sector 1 was on ground to receive the FC at his Headquarters in Mora.
“They both welcomed the FC and his entourage to their respective Sector headquarters and appreciated and thanked the HQ MNJTF for the constant support to their Sectors.” The statement said
In his remarks, the FC commended the leadership and soldiers of both Sectors for their relentless efforts in the fight against the BHT in the LCB region and paid special tributes to the gallant troops who had paid the supreme sacrifice.
His visit to the Sectors he said was to identify and commend the troops and also pay a token compensation to WIA and KIA soldiers of OPSF and OPLS which were both major operations conducted under his watch.
He further seized the opportunity to commend the Sectors for their stabilization operations which has led to the to the return of IDPs and refugees to their ancestral homes as well as inducing surrenders.
The FC noted that the compensation was just a sign of recognition of their efforts in the fight against terrorism.
Highlight of the visit was the receipt of five (5) boys (Aged 15 – 4) Cameroonian Nationals who were abducted by terrorists on 24 December 2022 at Djoungouni in Sector 1 (Cameroon).
“The children were rescued by troops of Sector 2 during an MNJTF special operations at Bargalam Chad on 7 February 2023, provided medical care and clothed before handed over to the FC during his visit to Baagasola.
“The FC in turn took the boys along with him and handed them over to the Commander Sector 1 upon arrival at Mora. ” The statement added.
The FC further stated the rescue of the boys by Sector 2 and his subsequent hand over to Sector 1 was a sign of good collaboration amongst Sectors which should be sustained as the final eradication of the BHT solely depends on the level of collaboration amongst affected countries.
He also used the opportunity of the visits to thank the civil authorities for their support while enjoining them contribute to meaningfully to the return of peace in the Region.
The Force Commander and his entourage then returned to N’Djamena. The visit was hitch free. Highlights included handing of compensation, interview with the press, lunch and group photographs.
The elated commanders thanked the FC for visionary leadership by personally visiting and for organising this event.
They identified that it was a sign of recognition of the efforts of the troops and would definitely spur them to do more. They both pledged their total and unflinching commitment till the menace of terrorism and insurgency is nipped in the bud in the Region.
Force Commander pays tribune to soldiers killed in action, hands over 5 abducted children to Cameroon
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed militia in Plateau State after he attempted to disarm a soldier during an operation.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sept. 5 during a follow-up operation to a hideout in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
A day earlier, on Sept. 4, troops had arrested the militia at Kaskra with an AK-47 rifle and 11 rounds of 7.62 mm (Special) ammunition. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to involvement in several criminal activities within Barkin Ladi and volunteered to lead troops to the hideout of his cohorts to recover weapons.
Sources said that while the search was ongoing at the hideout, the militia made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in order to escape.
“He was swiftly overpowered and neutralised by the troops in the process,” one of the sources said.
The remains of the deceased suspect were deposited at a hospital morgue, while follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend his accomplices and recover more weapons.
The sources reaffirmed military’s commitment to sustain the momentum against armed militias and other criminal elements in Plateau, stressing that no effort would be spared in restoring peace and stability across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise armed militia in Plateau after failed escape attempt
Troops arrest terrorist informants, logistics suppliers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have arrested two suspected terrorist informants and logistics suppliers in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended on Sept. 4 during a fighting patrol to Yaka village by a quick response team.
The suspects, according to the source, are in troop custody for further investigation and action.
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Troops repel Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Gajigana, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled an attack by ISWAP terrorists on their Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajigana, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno.
Zagazola Makama reports that the attack occurred at about 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday.
A reinforcement team joined the operation and engaged the insurgents in a clearance operation.
Sources told Zagazola that one Wednesday that several terrorists were killed while one soldier paid the supreme price in action, while another sustained injuries.
The injured personnel has since been evacuated for medical attention, while the remains of the fallen hero were moved to the 7 Division Military Morgue in Maiduguri.
Items recovered from the terrorists during exploitation include AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 25 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two Baofeng radios, and belted ammunition for a machine gun.
The sources added that the terrorists, who withdrew in disarray, were believed to have suffered several casualties, though the exact figure was not confirmed.
They explained that the general security situation in the area remains calm but unpredictable.
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