Troops of the Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), say they effected 140 Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) insurgents and arrested 57 others in Marte LGA in Borno, while recovering various weapons and ammunition.
The force commander, Ibrahim Ali, said this at a news conference in Maiduguri on Tuesday. Mr Ali said the feat was recorded sequel to series of air interdiction at Tumbun Fulani and other locations in continuation of decisive offensive aimed at clearing remnants of the insurgents hibernating shores of the Lake Chad.
He said, “Operation LAKE SANITY 2 air interdictions have been highly effective. These aerial operations conducted by national Airforces from Chad, Nigeria and Cameroon have led to destruction of crucial terrorist logistic bases and staging areas.
He also mentioned that 176 terrorists surrendered while 57 others arrested for alleged terrorism and the troops recovered cache of weapons including 796 rounds of ammunition, one PKM machine gun, five AK-47 rifles, two motorcycles, eight magazines, among others.
Images of the recovered weapons was published by the Nigerian Army. One notable piece of equipment is the Turkish-made Aselsan IHASAVAR anti-drone jammer system. Turkey’s firm Aselsan developed the anti-drone jammer system “İHASAVAR ” to combat drone threats.
Drones are used for purposes such as Reconnaissance against spying and Eavesdropping, disturbance and attack with weapons or IEDs. The jammer system is designed to protect military bases, facilities, high value assets, checkpoints and VIPs against drone attacks by jamming the Remote Control Frequencies, GPS/GLONASS Satellites Navigation Frequencies and Data Link or Telemetry Frequencies of drones.
The system is powered by rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and can operate for 1.5 hours per charge. Its software has the capacity to program over 100 different jamming profiles.
Despite the increasing threat posed by drones from non-state actors in Africa, many African militaries have been slow to adopt and field adequate counter-UAV solutions. It is not yet certain how ISWAP acquired the İHASAVAR anti-drone gear, however, it may have likely been stolen from a regional Army’s national stockpile. Although, there are no known user of the type in Africa.
As the adoption of drones continues to expand across Africa, the demand for robust anti-drone technologies is expected to grow in parallel.
In recent years, the proliferation of drones has presented both opportunities and challenges across various sectors in Africa. While drones have been instrumental in areas such as agriculture, wildlife conservation, and infrastructure monitoring, they also pose security and privacy risks.
As a result, the demand for anti-drone technologies has surged, prompting African nations to invest in innovative solutions to address this emerging concern.
Governments, security agencies, and private organizations have been investing in technologies and strategies to mitigate the risks associated with drones. These measures include the use of radar and radio frequency detection systems, as well as the development of counter-drone technologies such as jamming and interception devices.
More recently, African countries have been actively exploring and adopting a range of anti-drone technologies to mitigate potential threats. These technologies encompass various approaches, including detection, tracking, and neutralization of unauthorized drones.
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