OPERATION YANCIN TAFKI UPDATE: BOKO HARAM LOSES COMMANDER, 15 MEN AND LOGISTICS SAYS THE ARMY

N'Djamena - Chad In the continuing escalation of offensive operations aimed at making islands and other settlements in Lake Chad untenable for Boko Haram Terrorists, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) over the weekend embarked on clearance operation in Kerenoa and adjourning areas.
According to Colonel Timothy Antigha, Chief of Military Public Information, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), contact was made with Boko Haram Terrorists at Andakar Camp. In the ensuing fire fight, Malloum Moussa; Boko Haram Commander, along with 15 of his men were neutralized. 5 Gun Trucks were also destroyed. 

During the encounter, a woman whose relationship with the terrorists is yet to be determined was apprehended.

Information gathered has revealed that Malloum Moussa who had one eye was a high ranking Boko Haram Commander who had jurisdiction in the entire southern islands, including Daban Masara, Kirta Wulgo and Koleram. 

He was notorious for imposing hefty levies on farmers, fishermen and cattle herders to fund Boko Haram terrorism and Insurgency in the locality.

Nigeria and other Lake Chad Countries have been battling ISIS affiliated Boko Haram terrorists in the region since 2009.