The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), said it’s troops have foiled a terrorists attacked on in Kirawa, Cameroon and killed two terrorists.
MNJTF Chief Military Information Officer Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, who made this known, said the troops, operating under Sector One in Mora, demonstrated exceptional vigilance and combat readiness in the face of a coordinated night assault by the ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists
Osoba, in a statement, said The attack occurred under the cover of darkness, as terrorists attempted to overrun the MNJTF’s tactical outpost in Kirawa. He said the troops who are on high alert, alert quickly identified the approaching threat and engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle. The troops’ swift and decisive response resulted in the elimination of 2 terrorists, while others were forced to retreat, sustaining gunshot wounds.
Consolidating on the victory, own troops further conducted a thorough sweep of the area to ensure the security of their position. During the clearance operation, they recovered a grenade and an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), preventing potential future threats.
MNJTF will continue in its commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Lake Chad Region.
