The Nigerian Army has overwhelmed Boko Haram terrorists to retake the economic and strategic town of Gamboru Ngala, Borno State, in North-East Nigeria.
“The triumphant troops are now busy with clearing and mopping up patrols,” Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, said.
He promised to furnish more details of the significant victory later.
•File photo shows Nigerian troops advancing on foot to recapture a town from Boko Haram insurgents.
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