THREE Boko Haram soldiers have surrendered to troops from the international joint task force during the ongoing operation at Lake Sanity 2.
In Cameroon’s Sector 1, two terrorist combatants surrendered to troops near Wulgo.
They have been identified as Rawagana Mustapha (18) and Mustapha Ali (20).
Similarly, Sector 3 in Nigeria reported the surrender of one terrorist fighter, Ibrahim Malam, 28, to the 403 Amphibious Brigade at Baga.
Preliminary investigations found that Malam had spent six years as a Boko Haram fighter in Kwaleram, south of Lake Chad.
This follows an ongoing free medical outreach to communities within the sector one general area of operations.
According to the MNJT’s chief spokesperson, Lt Col Abubakar Abdullahi, MNJT has made considerable headway as it continues to engage communities in its non-kinetic approach.
“As part of Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) civil-military cooperation activities for Operation Lake Sanity 2, Sector 1 in Cameroon has commenced a 7 days free medical outreach program. The outreach started on 26 June 2024 and targeted locals in Darak, Kofia, Hile Alifa, and Soueram, extreme North Cameroon.
This is aimed at enhancing the health conditions of local populations who have been affected by ongoing operations. It provides medical consultations and distributes free drugs to those in need, ensuring that vulnerable communities receive essential healthcare services.
“The outreach program provided robust community engagement opportunities and witnessed an overwhelming response from the locals. Residents in the targeted areas had the opportunity to consult with medical professionals about various health issues and receive necessary treatments and medications at no cost. This initiative is pivotal in relieving the healthcare burden on communities that have limited access to medical facilities and face frequent disruptions due to instability.
“Operation Lake Sanity 2’s approach to integrating civil-military cooperation with military operations underscores the MNJTF’s commitment to regional stabilisation. By addressing immediate healthcare needs, the MNJTF aims to build trust and cooperation between the military and local populations. This medical outreach, alongside ongoing security operations, reinforces the dedication to restoring peace and normalcy in the region while securing the well-being of its inhabitants”
