The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) was inaccurately credited with the elimination of 70 Boko Haram terrorists and destruction of 5 Camps in the Lake Chad Basin by section of the media, the MNJTF said.
The MNJTF Chief Military Public Information Officer, HQ MNJTF, Ndjamena-Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday.
He said, “For accuracy, it is essential to note that this operation and the subsequent neutralisation of these terrorists were solely conducted by the Chadian Armed Forces within their territory in the Lake Chad Basin Area.
He said the Chadian military officially announced the achievement during a press conference on 30 June 2024.
He apologized for any confusion caused by the previous press release, which may have been misinterpreted.
He noted that the MNJTF respects and acknowledges the significant accomplishments of the Chadian forces in combating terrorism.
“Moving forward, we are committed to providing clear and precise information to ensure proper attribution of military operations and their outcomes”, Abdullahi said.
