Military reclaims Monguno from boko haram in a fierce battle

Troops of the Nigerian Army have completely secured Monguno, Marte and
other communities in the north of Borno State from Boko Haram
occupation.
The members of the Boko Haram Sect had launched a massive attack on
Monguno from different directions and captured the town on January 25,
2015.
The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, said
in a statement on Monday that a combined operation spearheaded by the
Air Force had completely cleared Monguno, Marte and other towns in the
general area of terrorists.
Olukolade said that some terrorists and arms and ammunition were
captured by troops during the latest operation.
According to him, the troops also captured truckloads of food items
such as rice and beans and other logistics supply meant for the
members of the sect.
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The Defence Spokesman said that the casualty figure in the Monguno
attack would be made known on completion of an ongoing cordon and
search operation in the area.
He said that the combined operation was advancing with aggression
towards other communities listed to be cleared of terrorists' presence
in the area.
"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 resupply 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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