The multinational joint task force (MNJTF) has neutralised 10 Boko Haram commanders in the Lake Chad region.
Muhammad Dole, MNJTF spokesperson, however, said 18 soldiers were wounded,while a member of the civilian JTF was killed during the offensive.
He said the joint operation involved the MNJTF troops from Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon and troops from operation Hadin Kai.
He said, “Some of the commanders include Abubakar Dan Buduma, Abubakar Shuwa, Abu Ali and Abu Jubrilla among others.”
“In the course of the operation, significant number of innocent citizens, mostly women and children held captive by the criminals, were rescued.
“Large quantities of food stuff (grains), fuel dumps, illicit drugs, terrorists’ uniforms and other house holds materials were recovered and destroyed immediately.”
