JTF kills scores of BH terrorists, recovers weapons

The Multi-National Joint Task Force has killed no fewer than 40 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered six gun trucks when the insurgents attacked a military base in Gueskerou, which is between Nigeria and Niger Republic.

The troops, comprising soldiers from Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroonwho, were on Operation Yancin Tafki, a 10-day onslaught on Boko Haram, which sent the terrorists fleeing towards Gashigar in the Nigerian territory.

He added that the military would intensify raids on the insurgents, who were still in some places in the Lake Chad Basin area.

“In continuation of Operation Yancin Tafki, which was launched last month, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, comprising air and land components from Chad, Cameroon, Niger Republic and Nigeria, dealt a devastating blow on the Boko Haram terrorists,’ said Antigha.

“On Saturday night, the terrorists operating along Kamadougou River between Niger and Nigeria, attacked troops’ location in Gueskerou.

“However, troops fiercely defended their location and killed 40 terrorists, destroyed six gun trucks and captured some ammunition.”

He added that the task force is determined to intensify subsidiary operations such as raids, ambushes and fighting patrols, among others, until the last stronghold of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad Basin is neutralised.”