Nigerian army has retaken Monguno town and other communities being occupied by boko haram since January according to the Director of Defence Informations,Major General Chris Olukolade.
In a statement made on Monday he said the operation spearheaded by the Airforce has enabled the recapture of Monguno and other communities under Boko Haram,he added that weapons and terrorist were captured, also captured was a trailer with food supply to the insurgent group,
The casualty number is yet to be released.
“Troops in a military operation spearheaded by highly coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno and environs this morning.
“A number of terrorists as well as truckloads of rice, beans and other logistics meant for supply to the terrorists operating around Baga have been captured in the course of operation.
“Casualty inflicted and arms recovered as well as other outcome of the operation in Munguno, Marte and other communities already secured, will be determined after the ongoing cordon and search in the environs.
“The air and land operation is continuing with aggressive advance towards other designated communities and locations meant to be cleared in the ongoing offensive against the terrorists,” he said
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