Heavy fighting continues between the Nigerian army and Boko Haram militants, as the government claimed to have recaptured areas in the North-East of the country.
Punch reported that Michika and Gulak in the Adamawa state have come under the control of the Nigerian armed forces, after they overran Boko Haram fighters in the area.
A source told the Nigerian newspaper,
Meanwhile at least 8 people were killed in a rocket attack in Cameroon, blamed on Boko Haram militants.
See our earlier posts:
Boko Haram claims to behead Nigerian Air Force pilot (04 October 2014)
Dozens killed as Boko Haram attacks market (21 September 2014)
Punch reported that Michika and Gulak in the Adamawa state have come under the control of the Nigerian armed forces, after they overran Boko Haram fighters in the area.
A source told the Nigerian newspaper,
“The Nigerian troops have gained entry into Michika and Gulak, and are now fully in control of the towns having dealt a severe blow to the insurgents, as they lost about 200 members, while some escaped with injuries sustained from gun shots.”The latest fighting occurs as reports emerged that at least 7 civilians had been beheaded by Boko Haram in the town of Ngamdu in the Borno state.
Meanwhile at least 8 people were killed in a rocket attack in Cameroon, blamed on Boko Haram militants.
See our earlier posts:
Boko Haram claims to behead Nigerian Air Force pilot (04 October 2014)
Dozens killed as Boko Haram attacks market (21 September 2014)