Nigerian troops ‘recapture’ 3 Adamawa towns

The Nigerian military says it has recaptured three communities that were seized by Boko Haram insurgents in Adamawa state.

The militants had laid siege on Gombi, Pelia and Hong communities, after they were overpowered in Mubi, the second largest town in the state.

However, the defence headquarters announced on Wednesday that those communities had been recovered and some insurgents captured.

The army further said that it was embarking on operations to recover all territories presently under the control of the sect.

“Our troops are in full control of Gombi, Pelia and Hong and more communities in Adamawa,” the army wrote on Twitter.

“The ongoing military operations in the north-eastern Nigeria is to clear all areas infested by terrorists. Weapons and equipment are also being recovered while mopping up exercise is ongoing in the areas.”

On Sunday, the army chased the insurgents out of Chibok in Borno state after two days of occupation.