Soldiers who had been part of Operation Desert Sanity III in Nigeria's Northeast were greeted with cheers and celebrations from local residents upon their return.
According to the PUNCH, the troops were deployed to combat insurgents in the Sambisa and Timbuktu Triangle regions.
The Nigerian Army shared a video on its official X account, showcasing the heartwarming gratitude and solidarity displayed by the local communities.
The successful operation, named "Desert Sanity III," aimed to neutralize insurgent threats and secure the region, resulting in a significant victory for the nation's security forces.
The troops of Operation Desert Sanity III recently rescued Lydia Simon, an abducted student from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, as reported by PUNCH.
Additionally, the troops successfully captured a stronghold of the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West African Province in Borno State.
The Army conducted a clearance mission, utilizing both air and ground units, to target the terrorist stronghold located within the Sambisa Forest and Timbuktu Triangle along the Ngumne, Kawaran, and Mangu axes.
Credited to Punch Newspaper.
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