Nigeria’s military has announced that its operations aimed at clearing Boko Haram terrorists from Monguno and its environs on Monday morning have been successful.
Defence Spokesman,Major General Chris Olukolade said in a statement “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 truck loads of rice, beans and other logistics meant foe resupply to the terrorists operating around Baga have been captured in the course of operation.
According to Olukolade “ 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. More details later” the statement said.
