No fewer than five terrorists including their Commander were Killed by Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in the Lake Chad Region
This was disclosed by the Spokesman of MNJTF , Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba in a statement on Wednesday.
He identified the key Boko Haram commander as Amir Dumkei, saying nine AK-47 rifles, three boats and a large cache of ammunition were recovered.
It was reported that the ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists initiated the offensive in the early hours of Tuesday, 15 July 2025, attacking the MNJTF military base in Koulfoua Island,” the statement read.
“However, they were met with superior firepower from the MNJTF troops. Through intense artillery and coordinated firepower bombardments, the terrorist commander was neutralised along with five others, while the remaining terrorists fled with gunshot wounds.
“During the operation, the troops successfully captured a substantial cache of arms. Currently, the troops are in pursuit of the fleeing terrorists, and clearance operations are ongoing to ensure the area is secure.”
Osoba said the Force Commander of the MNJTF, Major General Godwin Mutkut, commended the troops for their unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of the people in the Lake Chad region.
He stated that the military operation underscored the relentless efforts and bravery of the MNJTF in maintaining peace in the region.
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