Troops ‘flush out’ Boko Haram from Monguno

Nigerian troops have successfully expelled Boko Haram militants from Monguno and the surrounding areas of Borno state,‎ the defence headquarters has said.

Monguno was captured by Boko Haram in January when the terror group launched multiple attacks on Maiduguri from different entry points.

The Nigerian military had warded off the terrorists from Maiduguri, but Monguno fell.

On Monday, the Nigerian military announced via its official Twitter handle @DefenceInfoNG that it had expelled the insurgents from Monguno‎.

“Military operations to clear terrorists from Monguno and other communities successful,” it said.

“Troops in an operation led by highly-coordinated air assaults have completed the mission of clearing terrorists from Monguno and environs. A number of terrorists as well as truck loads of food and logistics meant for terrorists operating around Baga have been captured.

“Casualty inflicted and arms recovered as well as other outcome of the operation at Monguno, Marte and other communities already secured. The air and land operation is continuing with aggressive advance towards other designated communities and locations meant to be cleared.”