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Nigerian troops have reportedly flushed out terrorist groups in Marte, Borno State and killed scores of the fighters of the Islamic West Africa Province (ISWAP)/ Boko Haram terrorists
A military source told the Nigerian Tribune at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja on Tuesday that this was in line with the ultimatum of the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, during his recent visit to the troops to wipe out Boko Haram terrorists in Marte and other communities in Borno State in 48 hours.
The source further explained that the troops successfully and safely detonated series of IEDs laced along the routes and finally dominated the general area after neutralising scores of criminal elements.
Dikwa Residents rejoice after troops dislodge Boko Haram terrorists
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Residents and Internally Displaced Persons in Dikwa have expressed joy after Nigerian troops dislodged Boko Haram fighters and restored order in the town.
The troops restored order in Dikwa town following an attempt to breach security and peace in the area by Boko Haram terrorists who attacked some areas in the town on Friday.
The General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Maj Gen Abdul Khalifa who visited the town to oversee the situation and also received by the residents, said the “situation is calm, and people are returning back to their homes.”
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