Tag: MNJTF
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Explosion averted as police recover 3 projectiles in Borno
Police authorities in Borno State have recovered three projectiles in Borno State, averting an explosion.
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MNJTF neutralises 1 terrorist, thwarts Boko Haram movement in Lake Chad
Troops of the Sector II Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) based in Bagasola, Chad have neutralises one Boko Haram terrorist in an ambush in Litri Island, situated on the border between Chad and Nigeria. Lt.-Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, Chief Public Information Officer of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
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JUST IN: Massive shake-up rocks Nigerian army, affects top officers
In a major shake-up, the Nigerian Army has redeployed 75 of its senior officers across the country. However, the redeployment will take effect from April 3, 2023 Among those affected were Maj. Gen. Abdul Khalifa Ibrahim of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1…
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How MNJTF arrested Boko Haram logistics suppliers, scores of collaborators in Borno
It was a victory for members of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) following the arrest of Boko Haram logistics suppliers, scores of collaborators, rescue 3 women and 4 children in Borno State. MNJTF has continued to intensify operations against terrorists including their logistic suppliers following several arrest of some of the BH/ISWAP logisticians in…
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MNJTF honours troops with medals for gallantry in Lake Chad
The Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) has honoured 6,000 troops with medals for gallantry in the fight against insurgency. Newsmen reports the MNJTF are drawn from Nigeria, Tchad, Cameroon and Niger. NA reports that the medal ceremony was held at the headquarters complex of the MNJTF in N’djamena, Chad.
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MNJTF eliminates 22 ISWAP terrorists, recovered arms in Lake Chad
The Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have killed about 22 Boko Haram/Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a fighting clearance operation on the fringes of Lake Chad. Lt. Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke, the Chief of Military Public Information of the MNJTF N’Djamena, Chad, confirmed this in a statement on…
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MNJTF commander tasks personnel on renewed, enhanced operational efficiency
The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen Abdul-Khalifa Ibrahim, has tasked the Nigerian Army personnel with renewed and enhanced operational efficiency in a multi-agency environment. Ibrahim made the call while addressing personnel at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC) students of the Department of Land War Fare (DLW) at the maiden…
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MNJTF kills 42 ISWAP members, destroys gun trucks
The Multinational Joint Task Force ((MNJTF) killed 42 members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a clearance operation on the Lake Chad Island on Friday, while several others escaped with gunshot wound. Col. Timothy Antigha, the Chief of Military Public Information of the MNJTF, who confirmed this in a statement on Saturday,…
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MNJTF deploys 10,250 troops to combat Boko Haram insurgents
Maj.-Gen. Chikezie Ude, Field Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on Boko Haram insurgency, said operations of the team were currently being executed by 10,250 military personnel. He told some Nigerian journalists in N’djamena, Chad, on Friday that the number of the personnel, drawn from Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon, the four countries involved in…
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Breaking: Troops rescue Boko Haram captives
Troops of the 22 Brigade deployed in operation Lafiya Dole have rescued over 1000 hostages from the Boko Haram terrorists enclave. TheNewsGuru reports the operation which was conducted in conjunction with allies of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), rescued the hostages from Malamkari, Amchaka, Walasa and Gora villages of Bama Local Government Area of Borno…