In continuation of Operation Lake Sanity 2, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has neutralized 9 terrorists and recovered significant arms and ammunition in Sector 3 Nigeria on 17 and 18 July 2024.
On 18 July 2024, troops conducted an offensive operation in Yashinti Village, Nganzai Local Government Area (LGA) Borno State Nigeria. During the firefight, 4 terrorists were neutralized. Recovered items include one AK-47 rifle, 3 AK-47 rifle magazines, and 7 rounds of 7.62mm x 39mm special ammunition.
In a separate clearance operations across Gajiram, Marram, Tumtumari, Layinma, Kulunkiya, Gadayi Tumtumari, and Kodayi in Nganzai LGA, troops neutralized 4 more terrorists attempting to disrupt agricultural activities.
A 10-year-old boy, Mustapha Bukar, who had been abducted by the terrorists, was rescued and reunited with his family. Recovered arms include 2 AK-47 rifles, 4 magazines, and 30 rounds of 7.62mm and 30mm ammunition.
Additionally, MNJTF troops conducted a night ambush at an identified terrorist crossing point in Kukawa LGA. One terrorist was neutralized in this operation. Troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, six magazines, and 118 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
