Troops Repel Boko Haram/ISWAP Attack On Darak Base, Neutralize 10 Insurgents

In a decisive operation, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), under Sector 1 in Mora, successfully defended the Darak military base in Cameroon against a coordinated assault by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of December 18, 2024, was swiftly repelled, resulting in the elimination of 10 terrorists.

According to Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, Chief Military Information Officer, the terrorists launched a multi-directional assault at dawn. MNJTF troops responded with precision, neutralizing six attackers during the initial engagement and forcing the rest to retreat, many with severe injuries.

In the aftermath, five soldiers sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical care. However, the troops maintained momentum, launching a follow-up operation that ambushed the fleeing terrorists near Mazogo, a village between Zamba and Djibirilli. Four additional terrorists were eliminated in the ambush, bringing the total neutralized to 10.

Assorted supplies, including food items left behind by the attackers, were recovered during the operation. Lt. Col. Osoba emphasized that the success underscores the MNJTF’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety of the region.