Nigeria: a hundred jihadists neutralized around Lake Chad

Villages on the shores of Lake Chad are often the target of Boko Haram.

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A joint military operation by Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon has neutralized around 100 jihadists in recent weeks, authorities said.

Intensive bombardments were carried out in particular on the outskirts of Lake Chad, where both men affiliated with the Islamic State in West Africa (Iswap) and elements still loyal to JAS, the historic branch of Boko, are located. Haram.

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Troops from the joint military force ventured deep into jihadist-controlled enclaves around Lake Chad.

The soldiers seized weapons, food and drugs according to the spokesman of this multinational force.

Targeted airstrikes also neutralized around 100 terrorists, including at least ten high-ranking commanders.

However, no details were provided on the period covered by this operation. 

In addition, the specialized Nigerian site Human Angle reports that the Islamic State in West Africa has launched a recruitment campaign among the fishermen of Lake Chad, in order to replace its fighters killed by the bombardments of the army. 

Iswap has also recently accentuated its policy of taxing local populations, forcing many fishermen to flee Lake Chad again.

This independent media also recalls that civilian populations are particularly exposed during aerial raids, even when these are carried out on the basis of intelligence. 

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