Troops of The Nigerian Army, have recaptured New Marte and adjoining communities from the Boko Haram terrorists.
A statement by the Director Public Relations and Information, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima, says this is coming less than the 48 hours directive earlier given to the troops, to recover the town, by the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru.
The troops backed by air cover from the Nigerian Air Force , successfully charged through Marte town, destroying several Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) and landmines laced across their routes and killing scores of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to successfully recovered the town.
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The Statement added that the troops, are currently in total control of the area.
Edited by Tunde Orebiyi.
