Troopsof the Multinational Joint Task Force on Monday neutralised 20 terrorists inthe ongoing offensive operations to clear Islamic State terrorists from theLake Chad Area. TheMNJTF’s Chief of Military Public Information, Colonel Timothy Antigha, whoconfirmed this in a statement, said the terrorists were killed by troopsoperating around Arege, Malkonory and Tumbum Rego general area. Accordingto Antigha, several gun trucks, arms and ammunition, as well as a vehicle borneImprovised Explosive Device, meant to disrupt troops advance were destroyed. TheMNJTF remains committed to delivering the mandate of the force and thereforeurges continuous support and solidarity of the good people of the Lake ChadRegion,” he said. MNJTF,in February, launched a new operation to push back Boko Haram insurgents to theLake Chad fringes. MNJTFsaid the force headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad, operation is code-namedOperation Yancin Tafki.