Boko Haram Kills 7 Soldiers In Baroua, Niger Republic

Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province
terrorists, amid reports of surrendering to the military,
have sprung a surprise attack on the location of the troops
of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) comprising
Nigeria, Niger, Cameroon and Chad.
The terrorists attacked MNJTF troops of Sector 4, Diffa in
Niger Republic, killing seven soldiers.
A total of 43 insurgents were also killed during the fierce
battle.
A statement from Colonel Muhammad Dole, Chief of
Military Public Information, HQ MNJTF N`Djamena Chad
on Wednesday, said the troops displayed uncommon acts
of gallantry and bravery when their location was attacked.
Troops of the sector deployed in Baroua came under
heavy attack by suspected BHT/ISWAP criminals in the
small hours of Wednesday, 25 August 2021.
“The troops tactically canalized the criminals to their
effective killing zone, brought heavy fire on them, and
neutralized scores of the terrorists, while others escaped
with various degrees of injuries.
“One terrorist suspected to be their leader was caught
alive and a large cache of arms and ammunition were
recovered and four enemy gun trucks were destroyed,”
the statement said.
The statement also said, regrettably seven gallant MNJTF
soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice, while four other
soldiers sustained varying degrees of injuries and are
being treated in a military hospital.
“Coincidently, the Force Commander (FC), MNJTF, Major
General Abdul Khalifah Ibrahim was in HQ Sector 4 Diffa
on 25 August 2021 on the final leg of his familiarization/
operational visit to the sectors.
“General Ibrahim commended the selfless sacrifice and
act of gallantry, as demonstrated by the troops,” the
statement added.
While praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased
soldiers whom he described as martyrs of freedom, the
Force Commander also condoled the family of the
deceased and wishes the wounded soldiers speedy
recovery.
While addressing the troops at the frontline location of
Sector 4, alongside the Commander Sector 4, MNJTF, Col
Mamane Sani Kiaou, General Ibrahim said, despite the
ongoing waves of BHT/ISWAP terrorists surrender, MNJTF
forces will continue to take the battle to all identified
enclaves of the insurgents.
He described these attacks as futile kicks of a dying
horse.
He further charged them to brace up, remain alert and
deal decisively with remnants of the criminals around the
fringes of the Lake Chad region.