By Uzair Adam
Troops from Sector 3 of the Multinational Joint Task Force successfully intercepted and prevented a Boko Haram assault on Magumeri Community in Borno State over the weekend.
Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, the MNJTF spokesperson, shared the details on Sunday. He explained that based on credible intelligence, the troops set up a tactical ambush and engaged the terrorists as they attempted to launch an attack along the Magumeri-Maiduguri axis.
The terrorists, using motorcycles and an alternative route, were met with heavy gunfire from the well-positioned troops. In the face of this, they abandoned their weapons and fled.
The troops recovered an arms cache, including AK-47 rifles, ammunition, and contraband such as marijuana and Tramadol.
This operation, Osoba added, not only thwarted the planned attack but also reinforced the security efforts in the Lake Chad region.
The MNJTF continues to intensify patrols to ensure stability in the area.