The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has lost two of its personnel in the battle front owing to difficult terrains and unpredictable weather conditions as it forges ahead in the conduct of Operation GAMA AIKI.
In another unfortunate development, the troops of Sector 4 while on clearing operation after successful air strikes at Baroua village, encountered Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) explosion.
This incident led to the death of 2 personnel (1 x Officer and a soldier) and Six (6) soldiers were wounded.
The deceased personnel were given befitting burial in Diffa and while the injured soldiers were evacuated to Niamey, Niger Republic for medical treatment.
However, despite the limitations for the ground forces, the Air Component of the operation, through successful combined air operations continue to deny the terrorists freedom of action and movement within the battle fields.
According to Chief Military Public Relations Officer, Col. Muhammad Dole, recent air strikes and simultaneous clearing operations on Twelve (12) identified Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) camps and hideouts have greatly shattered their cohesion.
He said the troops of Sector 4 in Diffa Niger Republic tracked and neutralized 4 x BHT suspected to have attacked the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp and Two (2) others were arrested at Tumoua village.
Col Dole assured that in spite of this unfortunate event, the morale and fighting spirit of the troops remain very high.
