MNJTF Eliminates Boko
Haram Terrorists
MNJTF Eliminates Boko
Haram Terrorists
MNJTF Tackles 300 Boko Haram Terrorists, Eliminates 64
in Cameroon
The attention of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has
been drawn to an emerging pattern of international/local media
coverage of the crisis in the Lake Chad Area which suggests
sympathy and support for Boko Haram activities and narrative, at
the expense of the efforts being made by a coalition of the Armed
Forces of countries of the Lake Chad Basin.
This pattern of coverage has been observed over a period, but
the recent report of the clash between Sector 1 of the MNJTF and
Boko Haram Terrorists in Darak in Northern Cameroon, which
portrayed Boko as being dominant, has called for serious
concern.
In this instance, the casualty figures quoted by the AFP and
slant given by its local collaborator the News Express (on line) is
very unfortunate.
For the record, two days ago, about 300 heavily armed Boko Haram
Terrorists invaded Darak.
However, they were met with stiff MNJTF resistance resulting in
the a bloody gun battle which lasted for several hours.
At the end of the fire fight, the following statistics were
recorded:
– 10 MNJTF personnel killed in Action.
– 8 MNJTF wounded and evacuated for medical attention.
– 8 civilians killed and one wounded.
– 64 Boko Haram Terrorists killed.
– 8 captured.
– Several wounded.
– 3 Boko Haram boats destroyed.
– several arms and ammunition confiscated.
This bold and ruthless response by the MNJTF is in keeping with
the resolve of the Force to make the Lake Chad Area untenable for
terrorists of whatever persuasion.
The MNJTF understands that the news business thrives on
timeliness. However, it is always desirable to ensure that facts
and accuracy are not lost in the quest for urgency, in order not to
give the impression that evil is favoured over good.
To facilitate the need of accuracy, the MNJTF is always ready to
respond to requests for verification or confirmation of information
on occurrences within its Area of Operation. The media is therefore
urged to keep faith with a key tenet of the profession, which is
the sanctity of facts.
Colonel Timothy Antigha
Chief of Military Public Information
MNJTF
N’Djamena – Chad