The Nigerian government forces recaptured the North Eastern city of Bama from Boko Haram militants, the army announced on Monday.
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters tweeted,
“Nigerian troops have this afternoon routed terrorists from Bama in Borno state. Mopping up operation is ongoing.”
Militants were progressively pushed out from the town after arrival of new military equipment helped boost morale among the Nigerian soldiers, reports Reuters.
The Nigerian government warned that splintered militants could regroup and increase attack on “soft” targets.
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters tweeted,
“Nigerian troops have this afternoon routed terrorists from Bama in Borno state. Mopping up operation is ongoing.”
Militants were progressively pushed out from the town after arrival of new military equipment helped boost morale among the Nigerian soldiers, reports Reuters.
The Nigerian government warned that splintered militants could regroup and increase attack on “soft” targets.